Rib abnormalities arising before and after birth.
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.
Hannam
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Children Nationwide Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Centre, King's College Hospital, London, UK.
Greenough
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Karani
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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