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I had a ct scan of cervical spine and discovered there is asymmetry of c6 transverse apophysis and prominent transverse apohysis in c7. plse explain?
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Trying 2 B thoracic: The prominent C7 transverse process is a cervical rib. Usually very small, larger 1s with arm symptoms can cause tos &may require excision. Very poor image. It may b an incidental finding, but if u have ssx of thoracic outlet syndrome (tso)....May b 1 that needs excision.
Answered 2/13/2015
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Get it looked over: By your spine surgeon. By the way, I do not recommended you to take Ibuprofen and diclofenac at the same time. The findings you mentioned is not likely the cause of your arm pain.
Answered 6/25/2014
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