Rhomboid fossa of the clavicle

Case contributed by Craig Hacking
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Preoperative chest x-ray

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

The lungs and pleural spaces are clear. Cardiomediastinal contours and hilar regions within normal limits. Incidental prominant left rhomboid fossa of the clavicle on the left - a normal variant.

Case Discussion

At the attachment of the costoclavicular (rhomboid) ligament, there may be a tuberosity or depression, known as the rhomboid fossa of variable size that may mimic disease. A rhomboid fossa is more common in younger adults and males.

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