Congenital rib fusion

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Chest pain. No past history of chest trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
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Fusion of the posterior aspect of the right 2nd and 3rd ribs with a bony bridge between the 3rd, and 4th ribs.

Case Discussion

Congenital fused ribs also called rib synostosis. It can be unilateral or bilateral with two or more fused ribs (most likely an incidental finding in this case).

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