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How Can Cervical 2 Ribs Be Cured In Children?

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... My 15 year old grand daughter was diagnosed today with cervical 2 ribs. She is a brilliant girl (As in all subjects). She dreams to become a doctor. What chances she has now? We are devasted. Please, help!
Thu, 23 Apr 2015
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your grand daughter 's situation and problem.
Cervical ribs are considered as accessory ribs.
In 80-90 % of cases, cervical ribs are incidental finding without any symptoms.
So if your grand daughter is not having any symptoms then no need to do anything for cervical ribs. They will remain as it is through out the life.
But in some patients, these cervical ribs can cause pain, blood flow obstruction, restrictions of movement etc.
If any of these is present then surgical removal is needed.
So if your grand daughter is asymptomatic then nothing should be done. But if she have symptoms then surgery should be done.
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How Can Cervical 2 Ribs Be Cured In Children?

Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your grand daughter s situation and problem. Cervical ribs are considered as accessory ribs. In 80-90 % of cases, cervical ribs are incidental finding without any symptoms. So if your grand daughter is not having any symptoms then no need to do anything for cervical ribs. They will remain as it is through out the life. But in some patients, these cervical ribs can cause pain, blood flow obstruction, restrictions of movement etc. If any of these is present then surgical removal is needed. So if your grand daughter is asymptomatic then nothing should be done. But if she have symptoms then surgery should be done.