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!
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your granddaughter 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 granddaughter is not having any symptoms then no need to do anything for cervical ribs. They will remain as it is throughout 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 granddaughter is asymptomatic then nothing should be done. But if she has symptoms then surgery should be done.