Presentation
Blunt trauma to right lower anterior chest wall by cow horn - 1 day. Complaining of local pain.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Costal cartilage fracture
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There is no rib fracture on the right side.
From the case:
Costal cartilage fracture
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There is a displaced fracture of the right costal cartilage at the site of pain pointed by the patient. For comparison, asymptomatic left costal cartilage was examined; which was intact.
Case Discussion
Case shows the importance of ultrasound in the evaluation of costal cartilage fracture.