Exercise‐induced thoracic outlet syndrome and concomitant osteomyelitis in cervical rib with a possible familial origin: A case report. Issue 4 (22nd April 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bint I Bilal, Ammara; Gul, Mohammadshah Isam; Ata, Fateen; Ibrahem, Renan E.; Danjuma, Muhammad I.
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 10:Issue 4(2022)
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• Publication Date: 2022-04-22
• Subjects: accessory rib -- cervical rib -- familial -- osteomyelitis; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.5514
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: Cervical ribs are rare and usually asymptomatic. Occasionally, they can cause nerve impingements and compressive symptoms. In cervical ribs, osteomyelitis secondary to trauma is unheard of. We report such a case made more interesting by the familial presence of bilateral cervical ribs in two generations, indicating a familial origin. Abstract : Cervical can present with thoracic outlet syndromes. Rarely, cervical ribs may present with osteomyelitis, which can be secondary to internal injury to the adjacent muscles. Additionally, cervical ribs may have a familial origin.