Pediatric Cervical Rib

  • Etiology: Rib forms at C7 level
  • Imaging Radiograph: Radiograph is diagnostic
  • DDX:
  • Complications:
  • Treatment:
  • Clinical:
    — Can present as a hard palpable mass
    — Can cause thoracic outlet syndrome

Radiology Cases of Cervical Rib

Radiograph of pediatric cervical rib
AP radiograph of the cervical spine shows bilateral cervical ribs at C7.

Radiology Cases of Cervical Rib Causing Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

CXR of cervical rib
CXR AP shows a large right cervical rib at C7.