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Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D.
Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed
Etiology/Pathophysiology:
The lower part of the sternum and its costal cartilages are partially
rotated to the right and depressed causing displacement of the heart
to the left.
Pathology:
Not applicable
Imaging Findings:
On the AP film there is some deviation of the heart to the left
causing the right hilus and bronchovascular markings to appear
prominent. The depressed body of the lower sternum is easily seen on
the lateral chest film.
DDX:
References:
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