Bifid ribs

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Cough and episodes of difficulty breathing.

Patient Data

Age: 13 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Lungs are well expanded. No collapse or consolidation. No pneumothorax. Incidental bifid ribs.

Case Discussion

A cause for cough and shortness of breath has not been demonstrated. Multiple bifid ribs are demonstrated.

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