Supernumerary intrathoracic ribs: imaging features of two cases

J Thorac Imaging. 2001 Apr;16(2):123-6. doi: 10.1097/00005382-200104000-00011.

Abstract

Intrathoracic supernumerary ribs are a rare congenital abnormality. The chest radiography and computed tomographic findings (including 3D reconstruction) of two cases are presented with a brief review of the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Ribs / abnormalities*
  • Ribs / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed