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What Casues Deformity In Sternum?

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Posted on Thu, 30 Oct 2014
Question: A pulmonologist just told me that my CT Scan showed that the lower 2/3 of my sternum ends mid thorax...how could this be when I have never had any CT scan or MRIs in last 10 years ever note such a finding?! I am 58 F very active in horseback riding and swimming.
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Answered by Dr. Hardik Sanghvi (31 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Don't worry about that finding.

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,

I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.

Doctors may have noted before but wouldn't have informed you. It can not be missing at a sudden. It is a congenital deformity. Don't worry if you don't have any symptoms. Its not any abnormal findings. Don't worry about that. Just be relaxed.

If you have any symptoms then tell me. So that I can help you further.

Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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What Casues Deformity In Sternum?

Brief Answer: Don't worry about that finding. Detailed Answer: Hi dear, I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Doctors may have noted before but wouldn't have informed you. It can not be missing at a sudden. It is a congenital deformity. Don't worry if you don't have any symptoms. Its not any abnormal findings. Don't worry about that. Just be relaxed. If you have any symptoms then tell me. So that I can help you further. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.