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Prominent bilateral c7 transverse processes versus small hypoplastic bilateral cervical ribs, what is this?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Minor anatomic: variations in the development of the vertebra, likely of no significance.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/10/2017

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