AP Radiograph of the cervical spine in an adolescent shows b | Figure 1

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Cincinnati Children's Radiology

AP Radiograph of the cervical spine in an adolescent shows bilateral cervical ribs at C7. Cervical ribs are an uncommon anatomic variant occurring in 1:200 people. While cervical ribs are usually asymptomatic, they can cause thoracic outlet syndrome. #NeuroWednesday

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