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- Title
Rib abnormalities arising before and after birth.
- Authors
Hannam, S.; Greenough, A.; Karani, J. B.
- Abstract
<bold>Unlabelled: </bold>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.<bold>Conclusion: </bold>A thorough examination of the neonatal chest radiograph must include the review of the skeletal parts, which can often be revealing.
- Subjects
RIB abnormalities; NEONATAL diseases; METABOLIC bone disorders; CHROMOSOME abnormalities; HYPOTHYROIDISM
- Publication
European Journal of Pediatrics, 2000, Vol 159, Issue 4, p264
- ISSN
0340-6199
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1007/s004310050067