A member asked:

A very small extra bone detected on chest rib during medical exam of visa.he is not having any pains.besides he is physically fit. plz help in this.

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Not uncommon: This is usually an extra cervical rib. Rarely it can cause problems with compression of vessels and nerves in the upper extremity. ( thoracic outlet obstruction). If he has no symptoms nothing to worry about.

Answered 9/22/2017

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