Incidental imaging findings of congenital rib abnormalities – a case series and review of developmental concepts

Aignatoaei, Anda-Maria; Moldoveanu, C.; Căruntu, Irina-Draga; Giuşcă, Simona Eliza; Vicoleanu, Simona Partene; Nedelcu, Alin Horațiu

doi:10.5603/fm.a2017.0080

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“…The prevalence of bifid ribs in the general population ranges between 0.15% and 3.4% [8] and most commonly involves 4 th rib. As in our case, the fourth rib is most frequently involved and identical incidence and side involvement as in study done by A.M. Aignatoaei et al [7]. This malformation is usually asymptomatic and requires no additional intervention.…”

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Evaluatation Of Rib Variations In Chest Radiograph

Reddy¹,

Jonnalagadda²,

Nagendran³

et al. 2021

JUSST

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Rib variations are usually incidental findings on imaging studies and are rarely symptomatic. If in adequately evaluated they are easily overlooked as most of the X-ray is aimed at evaluating the lung parenchyma. Trauma related lesions might usually be misinterpreted as rib variations and sometimes rib lesions may mimic a variant of rib and radiologists should be familiar with a number of normal variants of the ribs to avoid mistaking them for an abnormality. In this article we will discuss and illustrate variety of anatomical rib variants and their incidence in this given population. Anatomical rib variants include developmental deformities, cervical rib, Bifid (forked), fused rib and hypertrophied transverse process of C7 be used. The aim of our study is to have a comprehensive evidence-based morphological assessment of normal anatomical variations of ribs and their prevalence in this population. A Retrospective study of Chest radiographs of 1000 adults who visited our hospital for a routine check-up or for various medical examinations from September 1st 2018 to September 30th 2018, were consecutively reviewed for normal variations of rib. In our study of 1000 radiographs (Male 652 and female 348), there are 10 cervical ribs, 5 bifid ribs, 16 cases of hypertrophied transverse process and 3 fused rib. Thus in conclusion, the knowledge of incidence of normal anatomical variations of ribs and their appearance in a given population is important for radiologist as it avoids any misinterpretation of these relatively normal variants and signals a possibility of neurovascular compression if clinically relevant.

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Section: Fig 3a and 3b -Bifid Ribssupporting

confidence: 88%

Evaluatation Of Rib Variations In Chest Radiograph

Reddy¹,

Jonnalagadda²,

Nagendran³

et al. 2021

JUSST

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“…There is a wide spectrum of morphologic variants of rib anomalies. Unfortunately, the boundary between malformation and anatomical variation remains unclear, resulting in misdiagnosis 5 . Furthermore, these rib anomalies are reported in the publication mainstream as case report, typical imaging or brief literature review.…”

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Intrathoracic rib: rare rib anomaly, review of the literature and proposal for classification

Xue¹,

Zhao²,

Li³

et al. 2021

Int. J. Med. Sci.

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Background: Intrathoracic ribs are very rare congenital anomalies, and often discovered incidentally on chest X-ray. Since its first description by Lutz in 1947, approximately 50 cases have been reported in the literature till date. The aim is to review the all reported intrathoracic ribs, summarize their clinical features, and propose a potential classification. Methods: All relevant literatures were searched and reviewed. The terms include intrathoracic rib, intrathoracic bifid rib, trans-thoracic rib and intrathoracic rib anomaly. We have summarized the first finding events, origination, distribution, related anomalies and imaging features of intrathoracic rib, and propose an updated classification. Results: The patients' age at initial finding was from six weeks to 79 years old. Of all, sixty percent was less than 30 years old. There was no difference in gender. Most of them were reported by authors in western countries (85.3%, 58/68), and incidental findings by radiologist and respiratory physician. The intrathoracic rib occurs more frequently on the right side, and is usually single and unilateral. According to the new classification, type I and II was account for 45.6% and 35.3%, respectively. Conclusion: Intrathoracic rib is rare findings in clinical practice. It is useful that radiologists or clinician are familiarized with the imaging appearances of these malformations. These anomalies reflect some disturbances during the embryo development, leading us to propose a potential classification that could contribute to a better understanding of this rib anomaly.

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“…Fifteen (6.79%) cases had supernumerary ribs, and their mean age was 55. 33. Three of the cases were female, while 12 were male.…”

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Evaluation of congenital rib anomalies with multi-detector computed tomography in the Turkish population

Öner

Sahin

et al. 2024

Folia Morphol

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Incidental imaging findings of congenital rib abnormalities – a case series and review of developmental concepts

Cited by 13 publications

References 26 publications

Evaluatation Of Rib Variations In Chest Radiograph

Evaluatation Of Rib Variations In Chest Radiograph

Intrathoracic rib: rare rib anomaly, review of the literature and proposal for classification

Evaluation of congenital rib anomalies with multi-detector computed tomography in the Turkish population

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