Unilateral cervical rib

Case contributed by Bashar M Jakalan
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fatigue, numbness, and intermittent lameness in the right upper arm.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

A right cervical rib unites with the first rib from the interior side.

Case Discussion

According to the radiographic findings, which disguise the presence of a right cervical rib, matching the findings with the clinical neurological examination and some maneuvers confirmed this diagnosis.

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