Presentation
Fall on ground. Anterior midline chest wall injury. Complaining of local pain.
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Sternal fracture
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At the site of pain pointed by patient, there is breach in anterior cortex sternal body. There is hypo echoic area abutting fracture - hematoma.
Case Discussion
This is a case of anterior chest wall trauma resulting in local pain. Ultrasound is very effective to look for sternal fracture as in this case. However, posterior cortex is not seen.
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