Q. Could constant cough cause rib injury?
Hi doctor,
I have annual breast MRI for a history of breast cancer. I had one last week, and the breasts looked normal. But, there was some linear enhancement on two ribs. I had rib x-rays after and they were normal. I am having a bone scan next week. My question is that prior to this MRI I had a horrible cough, cold and felt pain in my ribs from the constant coughing. Could this enhancement be related to that?
Hi,
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- It is possible that you might have had a slight injury to your ribs due to coughing. It is not a complete fracture, though.
- The MRI scan picked up these lines of bone edema and therefore, linear areas of enhancement showing acute stress fracture are possible from a cough.
- It will help to know if your vitamin D levels are low and if your bones are weak.
For further information consult a radiologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/radiologist
Hi doctor,
Could the MRI show inflammation like costochondritis or a rib bruise? The report also said that the anterior rib enhancement had an associated T2 hyperintense signal. What does this mean?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
- The rib enhancement and associated T2 hyperintensity means that the part of the rib is having good vascular supply and shows bone edema.
- Inflammation like Tietze syndrome (costochondritis) or rib bruise from repeated coughing can cause the above features.
For further information consult a radiologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/radiologist
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