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  • Title: Cervical ribs: identification on MRI and clinical relevance.
    Author: Walden MJ, Adin ME, Visagan R, Viertel VG, Intrapiromkul J, Maluf F, Patel NV, Alluwaimi F, Lin D, Yousem DM.
    Journal: Clin Imaging; 2013; 37(5):938-41. PubMed ID: 23759210.
    Abstract:
    To determine the prevalence of cervical ribs on cervical spine MRI and clinical relevance, we reviewed 2500 studies for cervical ribs and compression of neurovascular structures and compared to CT, when available. Brachial plexus or subclavian artery contact by cervical rib was identified on MRI and/or CT in 12 cases with diagnosis of thoracic outlet syndrome in one. Cervical ribs were identified on 1.2% (25/2083) of examinations, lower than on CT (2%), but MRI may offer equivalent anatomic explanation for patient symptoms.
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