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Case #40

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Demographics: 55 years old, Male
Indication: Persistent chest pain

Case #40

Findings

  • Acute mildly displaced sternal body fracture
  • No focal airspace opacification
  • No pleural effusion or pneumothorax
  • Normal size and configuration of the cardiopericardial silhouette

Diagnosis

Sternal fracture

Sample Report

Acute mildly displaced sternal body fracture. Recommend chest CTA to further assess for mediastinal injury.

Otherwise, no evidence of acute cardiopulmonary disease.

Discussion

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References

  • Khoriati A, Rajakulasingam R, Shah R. Sternal fractures and their management. Journal of Emergencies, Trauma, and Shock 2013; 6(2): 113-116.

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