Four Cases of Unusual Complete Cervical Ribs Articulating With the Hypertrophied Scalene Tubercle With Different Clinical Presentations

In conclusion, complete cervical costa, articulating with hypertrophied scalene tubercle is a very rare cause of TOS. Scalenotomy and complete resection of the cervical rib is a good choice for treatment. In addition, the cervical ribs should be considered in the differential diagnosis of the palpable masses seen at the supraclavicular regions. Plain radiographs are enough for diagnosis; however, 3-dimensional computerized tomography provides many advantages in preoperative surgical planning and demonstrating the articulating structure of the cervical ribs in a detailed manner.
Source: Neurosurgery Quarterly - Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research