Presentation
Chest wall asymmetry
Patient Data
Age: 14 years
Gender: Male
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Bifid anterior part of body (sternal end) of left 4th rib and the adjoining part of its costal cartilage.
Case Discussion
Bifid rib (forked rib) is a congenital variant with approximately 0.2% occurrence. It is usually asymptomatic, presented in this patient by asymmetry of chest wall.