title: Rib abnormalities arising before and after birth.
abstract: Rib abnormalities detected in the neonatal period are usually thought to be part of a skeletal disorder. There are, however, many causes which include metabolic bone disease, infection and trauma. Rib abnormalities are also found in general disorders such as chromosomal abnormalities or hypothyroidism.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A thorough examination of the neonatal chest radiograph must include the review of the skeletal parts, which can often be revealing.
authors.affiliation: Children Nationwide Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Centre, King's College Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hannam
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Greenough
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Karani
mesh_terms: D001851:Bone Diseases, Metabolic / Q000503:physiopathology; D002113:Calcification, Physiologic; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011859:Radiography; D012272:Ribs / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013577:Syndrome