Presentation
Workup for rectal cancer metastasis. Incidental finding.
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Episternal ossicles
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Two accessory ossicles are located posterior to the superior margin of the manubrium.
There is a 3 x 2 cm pulmonary mass located dorsally to the left inferior pulmonary vein, which is likely to be a metastasis secondary to known rectal cancer.
Case Discussion
Episternal ossicles are accessory ossicles located superior and/or posterior to the superior border of the manubrium. They are present in about 4% of the population and are usually asymptomatic.
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