Published September 2021 | Version v1
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Frequency of sternal variations and anomalies in living individuals evaluated by MDCT

Creators

  • 1. Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, Biopolis, 41110 Larissa (Greece)
  • 2. Department of Radiology, Sykehuset Telemark HF, Ulefossvegen 55, 3710 Skien, Telemark (Norway)
  • 3. Iaso Thessalias, 41500 Larissa (Greece)
  • 4. Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Larissa, Biopolis, 41110 Larissa (Greece)
  • 5. Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, Biopolis, 41110 Larissa (Greece)

Description

Highlights: • Sternum exhibits several variations that may mimic various pathologic conditions. • MDCT provides excellent identification of sternal variations and anomalies. • Sternal and xiphoidal foramina are adjacent to vital thoracic structures. • The most frequent variations are the bifid xiphoid process and xiphoidal foramina. • Sternal variations can be correlated with sex and age. The aim of this retrospective study was to present the frequency and MDCT appearances of sternal variations and anomalies, as well as to highlight their clinical significance.

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrad.2021.109828

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.ejrad.2021.109828;
PII
S0720048X21003090;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
European Journal of Radiology
Journal Volume
142
Journal Page Range
vp.
ISSN
0720-048X
CODEN
EJRADR

INIS

Country of Publication
Netherlands
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
54001645
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
ANATOMY; CHEST; COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; SEX
Descriptors DEC
BIOLOGY; BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; TOMOGRAPHY

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