Presentation
Covid patient.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
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Thin bony bridge across right 2nd intercostal space, connecting lateral angles of right 2nd and 3rd ribs.
Lung fields clear.
Diaphragmatic humps on both sides.
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Thin bony bridge across right 2nd intercostal space, connecting lateral angles of right 2nd and 3rd ribs.
Case Discussion
Rib synostoses are mostly asymptomatic and without any significant effects. Hence, it is only discovered incidentally. However, in some cases, there may be localized restriction of respiratory movements and/or pain, tenderness etc.
Clear lung fields on a chest xray does not exclude mild disease in the context of covid.
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