Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D.
Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed
Etiology/Pathophysiology:
Ventral protrusion of the upper portion of the sternum and its costal
cartilages with bilateral flattening of the lateral chest wall.
Pathology:
Not applicable
Imaging Findings:
The elevated protrusion of the upper sternum is easily seen on the
lateral chest film.
DDX:
References:
See References Chapter.
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