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what is 'cervical rib - extra rib in neck '?
Definition for cervical rib
A cervical rib is a supernumerary (extra) rib which arises from the seventh cervical vertebra. It is a congenital abnormality located above the normal first rib.
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A cervical rib is a supernumerary (extra) rib which arises from the seventh cervical vertebra. It is a congenital abnormality located above the normal first rib. A cervical rib is present in only about 1 in 200 (0.5%) of people; in even rarer cases, an individual may have not one but two cervical ribs. The presence of a cervical rib can cause a form of thoracic outlet syndrome due to compression of the brachial plexus or subclavian artery. Compression of the brachial plexus may be identified by weakness of the muscles around the muscles in the hand, near the base of the thumb. Compression of the subclavian artery is often diagnosed by finding a positive Adson's sign on examination, where the radial pulse in the arm is lost during abduction and external rotation of the shoulder.
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Cervical rib - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The presence of a cervical rib can cause a form of thoracic outlet syndrome due ... These structures are entrapped between the cervical rib and scalenus muscle. ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cervical_rib
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The subclavian artery in 16 patients with complete cervical ribs.
... anatomy and pathology of the subclavian artery in relation to the cervical rib. ... Cervical Rib Syndrome/radiography. Dilatation. Female. Humans. Male ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1126996
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Seventh cervical rib associated with subclavian artery occlusion and ...
Seventh cervical rib associated with subclavian artery occlusion and multiple ... diagnosed with a 7th cervical rib, which likely caused compression of ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18578275
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Cervical rib syndrome: a neurosurgical experience with a series of 38 cases.
... outlet syndrome caused by a cervical rib is reviewed after a postoperative ... In the presence of a cervical rib, other possible causes of compression of the ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7345043
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Cervical rib fracture: an unusual etiology of thoracic outlet ...
In these cases, the diagnosis of a cervical rib was common. ... Her fractured cervical rib was resected through a supraclavicular approach. ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17627145
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Management of cervical ribs and anomalous first ribs causing neurogenic ...
In contrast, when both cervical and first ribs were resected, the failure rate ... The presence of cervical or anomalous first ribs in patients with neurogenic TOS ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12096257?ordinalpos=3&ito...
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Lower trunk brachial plexus compression neuropathy due to cervical rib ...
... plexus compression neuropathy due to cervical rib in young athletes. ... Compression by a cervical rib may result in neurologic and/or vascular symptoms. ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3344885
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Talk:Cervical rib - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
If someone with a cervical rib survives beyond infancy, there is no evidence ... Just because you have a cervical rib doesnt mean you will get cancer just ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Cervical_rib
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The Despair of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - MedicineNet - Health and ...
Read doctor-produced health and medical information written for you to ... showing that I did not have a cervical rib, which had been my one connection to TOS. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=81513&page=2
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Thoracic Outlet Syndromes: Peripheral Nerve Disorders: Merck Manual ...
... abnormality, such as an extra little rib in the neck ... (cervical rib) that puts pressure on an artery or a blockage of one of the subclavian arteries. ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/print/sec06/ch095/ch095e.html
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Thoracic outlet syndrome
... usually is caused by the presence of an extra cervical rib (above the ... X-ray (may reveal an extra rib) MRI (may reveal fibrous band) Nerve conduction ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/infectiousdiseases/Thorac...
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Thoracic outlet syndrome: Causes - MayoClinic.com
Thoracic outlet syndrome â?" Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, ... that are present at birth (congenital) may include a cervical rib ? an extra rib ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/thoracic-outlet-syndrome/DS...
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Glossary of Terms with Definitions on ...
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome glossary includes a list of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome related medical definitions and ... A cervical rib is present in only ... Cervical ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/thoracic_outlet_syndrome/glossary.htm
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Cervical vertebrae - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... which also carry a pair of ribs, and lie caudal to the cervical vertebrae. ... vertebra is associated with an abnormal pair of ribs, known as cervical ribs. ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cervical_spine
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Thoracic Outlet Compression Syndromes: Peripheral Nervous System and ...
... or apex of the axilla or finding a cervical rib by x-ray can aid in diagnosis. ... If cervical ribs or subclavian artery compression is identified, an experienced ...
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec16/ch223/ch223k.html
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Rib - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... remnants of ribs can be traced in neck vertebrae (cervical ribs) and sacral vertebrae. ... Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rib" ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribs
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Ankylosing spondylitis
Cervical spondylosis. Alternative Names Return to top ... expand your chest because of the involvement of the joints between the ribs. ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000420.htm
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Living With a Spinal Cord Injury-What Happens
A traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) begins with a blow to the spine, resulting in broken or dislocated vertebrae (the ... Cervical. ... the vertebra where the top rib attaches to the spine. ...
http://www.webmd.com/brain/tc/living-with-a-spinal-cord-injury-what-happens
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Pain Management
I have cervical ribs and I have constant pain in my shoulder, chest, ... consider is whether or not the cervical rib that you have is treatable by surgery. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=53643
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Results of excision of a cervical rib in patients with the ...
One surgeon's experience of 23 cervical rib excisions is presented. ... We conclude that cervical rib resection is the correct treatment for patients ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3390672
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Human rib cage - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The rib remnant of the 7th cervical vertebra on one or both sides is ... a free extra rib called a cervical rib, which can cause problems in the nerves going ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_rib_cage
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15227888 2004 07 01 2004 08 12 2004 11 17 0014-1755 41 3 2003 Jul ...
All had respective cervical rib resections and scalenotomy done. ... Cervical rib causing Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a rare condition commonly ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15227888
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17131261 2007 08 24 2007 10 25 0935-8943 86 9 2007 Sep ...
... in a patient with a cervical rib abnormality] 655-9 BACKGROUND: In the ... As an abnormality the patient had a cervical rib. ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17131261
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Thoracic Outlet Compression Syndromes: Peripheral Nervous System ...
... or apex of the axilla or finding a cervical rib by x-ray can aid in diagnosis. ... If cervical ribs or subclavian artery obstructions are identified, an ...
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec16/ch223/ch223l.html
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Arterial complications of thoracic outlet syndrome.
... were cervical rib (20 [74.1%]), abnormalities of the first thoracic rib (three ... cervical rib excision in 13 (48.1%) patients, combined cervical and first rib ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19350860
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Bifid rib - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bifid ribs are usually asymptomatic, and are often discovered ... ribs: Cervical rib · Bifid rib. sternum: Pectus excavatum · Pectus carinatum. Abdominal wall ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bifid_rib
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Bruits and Hums of the Head and Neck -- Clinical Methods -- NCBI Bookshelf
Cervical bruits and hums may arise from neck arteries or veins, and may be ... syndromes, such as the cervical rib or scalenus anticus syndrome, may ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookshelf/br.fcgi?book=cm&part=A593
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CLEIDOCRANIAL DYSOSTOSIS - Pedbase.org
small thorax with short oblique ribs and muscle defects ... cervical ribs. coxa vara or valga. genu valgum. kyphosis. narrow pelvis ...
http://pedbase.org/c/cleidocranial-dysostosis/
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Pediatric thoracic outlet syndrome: a disorder with serious vascular ...
... 24 underwent transaxillary first rib resection. ... Cervical Rib Syndrome/complications. Cervical Rib Syndrome/diagnosis. Cervical Rib Syndrome/surgery ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18558188
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Angle (rib) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The angle of a rib may both refer to the bending part of it, and a prominent ... At this point the rib is bent in two directions, and at ... Cervical vertebrae ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angle_(rib)
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12096257 2002 07 03 2002 07 31 2006 11 15 0741-5214 36 1 2002 Jul J ...
... in 22 cases, supraclavicular cervical and first rib resection in 17 cases, ... The presence of cervical or anomalous first ribs in patients with neurogenic TOS ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12096257
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Kyphosis Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
See the entire definition of Cervical ... The walls of the chest are supported by the dorsal vertebrae , the ribs , and the sternum. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/kyphosis/glossary.htm
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NINDS Klippel Feil Syndrome Information Page
... by the congenital fusion of any 2 of the 7 cervical (neck) vertebrae. ... of the kidneys and the ribs, cleft palate, respiratory problems, and heart ...
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/klippel_feil.htm
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Thoracic outlet syndrome: Tests and diagnosis - MayoClinic.com
Thoracic outlet syndrome â?" Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, ... area, which may reveal an extra rib (cervical rib) and can also rule out other ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/thoracic-outlet-syndrome/DS...
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11469021 2001 07 25 2001 08 30 2004 11 17 1438-3276 143 24 2001 Jun 14 ...
Harsch I A IA ger Case Reports Journal Article Schmerz bei erhobenen Armen. ... Med 100893959 IM Adult Cervical Rib Syndrome radiography Female Humans Pain ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11469021
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Venography in axillary-subclavian vein thrombosis.
In 70% the axillary and subclavian veins were involved in continuity. ... carcinoma, central venous pressure lines, heroin addiction, or cervical rib. Mesh Terms: ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/391388
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Inferior cervical ganglion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The inferior cervical ganglion is situated between the ... cervical vertebra and the neck of the first rib, on the medial side of the costocervical artery. ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inferior_cervical_ganglion
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Cervical Incompetence: Abnormalities of Pregnancy: Merck Manual Professional ... Section Gynecology and Obstetrics Subject Benign Gynecologic Lesions Cervical. ...
http://www.merck.com/mrksearch/SearchServlet?filtN=professio...
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The effect of mid-thoracic VEPTR opening wedge thoracostomy on cervical ...
... ribs and congenital scoliosis, thoracic insufficiency syndrome, and cervical ... patients with cervical tilt, fused ribs, progressive congenital scoliosis, ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17873807?ordinalpos=3&ito...
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Current management of thoracic outlet syndrome.
To prevent recurrence, patients must undergo first rib resection and anterior scalenectomy, as well as resection of any rudimentary or cervical ribs. ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19289030
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The pill and the thoracic outlet and bilateral carpal tunnel syndromes.
... cervical spine were normal, and specifically revealed no signs of cervical ribs or large lower cervical transverse processes. ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7310915
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Rib fracture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cervical · Jefferson · Hangman's · Flexion teardrop · Extension teardrop, Clay ... Rib fracture (Flail chest) · Sternal fracture · Clavicle fracture · Scapular ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rib_fracture
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Thoracic outlet syndrome
... caused by an extra cervical rib (above the first rib) or an abnormal tight ... An extra rib is removed and certain muscles are cut. ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001434.htm
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17638618 2007 07 19 2007 10 18 2007 12 28 1875-6263 46 2 2007 Jun Syndromes and ... syndrome; Malpuech syndrome; cervical ribs, Sprengel anomaly, anal atresia ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17638618
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17826254 2007 09 10 2007 10 09 0741-5214 46 3 2007 Sep J. Vasc. Surg ...
601-4 Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a nonspecific label. ... ischemia and x-rays almost always disclose a cervical rib or anomalous first rib. ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17826254
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Motion of the rib cage and the abdomen in tetraplegic patients.
... abdomen and the rib cage in patients with a transection of the lower cervical ... 2. In the supine posture the rib cage of a patient moves paradoxically inward, ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/620490
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[Phlebitis of the upper limb. Compression and venous thrombosis in the ...
Chapuis Y, Chiche B, Paris C, Leger L. Publication Types: ... Cervical Rib Syndrome*/surgery. Collateral Circulation. Female. Humans. Male. Phlebography ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/649699
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Clinical manifestations in 105 persons with nevoid basal cell carcinoma ...
... palmar/plantar pits, spine and rib anomalies and calcification of the ... fourth metacarpal, scoliosis, cervical ribs and spina bifida occulta) were not ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9096761
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List of bones of the human skeleton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
More common variations include cervical ribs or an additional lumbar vertebra. ... ribs (2 x 12) In the vertebral column (24): cervical vertebrae (7) thoracic ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_bones_of_the_human_skeleton
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Vertebra prominens - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... is the proper name for the seventh cervical vertebra. ... a large size and exists as a separate bone, which is known as a cervical rib. ... Cervical vertebrae ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertebra_prominens
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