Presentation
Incidental finding.
Patient Data
Age: 13 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Honeycomb sterna
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Unfused lateral ossification centers of the body of the sternum, giving a honeycomb appearance.
Case Discussion
Honeycomb sterna is considered as a rare developmental abnormality of the sternum. Usually asymptomatic and discovered incidentally.