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What Causes Enlargement Of The Bottom Of Sternum?

my daughter is three and just over the past few weeks i have noticed that the bottom of her sternum by the xiphoid process is enlarged. should i be alarmed? she states no pain. never noticed it on her before and now all of a sudden. curious what your thoughts are
Thu, 16 Jul 2015
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I have gone through your question. Don't worry. Prominance of xiphoid cartilage is a perfectly normal finding. If it's not associated with any pain or difficulty in breathing, then no treatment is required at all.

Take care
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What Causes Enlargement Of The Bottom Of Sternum?

Hi Welcome to the HCM I have gone through your question. Don t worry. Prominance of xiphoid cartilage is a perfectly normal finding. If it s not associated with any pain or difficulty in breathing, then no treatment is required at all. Take care