Sternal foramen

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Incidental anatomic variant of the sternum.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male

CT Chest (selected images)

ct

Selected images showing an ovoid orifice in the mid-lower portion of the sternal body. This is an anatomic variant with no clinical implications. 

Case Discussion

Sternal foramen is common, occurring in approximately 5% of the population.

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