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What Causes Protrusion Of Sternum And Ribs?
Question: Hi my name is XXXX i noticed that the upper part of my sternum is slightly purtruding out is this normal there seems to be a lump that a noticed the other day is this normal i am 57 yrs old
right smack dab in the of my chest about three inches down from my clavicle bones
seems to be slightly raised not sore
right smack dab in the of my chest about three inches down from my clavicle bones
seems to be slightly raised not sore
Brief Answer:
its not normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
This protrusion of your sternum and ribs are not normal. And so is the presence of lump in that region.
But as you are not having any other symptoms, like chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations, cough, difficulty in swallowing, etc., so i am not able to identify the reason for these.
I would suggest that you get an chest xray (PA and lateral views) done, though a chest ct scan will be more specific, and show to your local physician for a complete clinical evaluation to help reach a diagnosis.
Futher management will depend upon the finding of the above.
Hope i have been helpful.
Regards
Dr. Ashish Verma
its not normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
This protrusion of your sternum and ribs are not normal. And so is the presence of lump in that region.
But as you are not having any other symptoms, like chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations, cough, difficulty in swallowing, etc., so i am not able to identify the reason for these.
I would suggest that you get an chest xray (PA and lateral views) done, though a chest ct scan will be more specific, and show to your local physician for a complete clinical evaluation to help reach a diagnosis.
Futher management will depend upon the finding of the above.
Hope i have been helpful.
Regards
Dr. Ashish Verma
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