[The intrathoracic rib(author's transl)].
The intrathoracic rib belongs to the group of additional ribs, hence the 'english synonym "supernumerary rib".  Two cases are reported.  The mode of inheritance could not be established.  Knowledge of this rare and bizarre anomaly is important in order to avoid unnecessary treatment (occasionally even a thoracotomy).
D000328:Adult; D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000175:diagnosis; D002648:Child; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011667:Pulmonary Veins / Q000002:abnormalities; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D012272:Ribs / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000196:embryology; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Q000175:diagnosis
Die intrathorakale Rippe