title: Imaging findings of sternal abnormalities.
abstract: Radiographic findings in the sternal abnormalities are often nonspecific, showing appearances from a localized benign lesion to an aggressive lesion as seen with infections and malignant neoplasms. A specific diagnosis of sternal abnormalities can be suggested on the basis of CT and MR characteristics. Familiarity with the presentation and variable appearance of sternal abnormalities may aid the radiologist is suggesting a specific diagnosis. We present among others characteristic radiographic findings of hemangioma, chondrosarcoma, hydatid disease, and SAPHO syndrome. In those cases in which findings are not specific, cross-sectional imaging modalities may help the clinician in their management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Hospital de Sant Pau, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Spain.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Franquet
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Giménez
authors.forename: X
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Alegret
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Sanchis
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rivas
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013249:Sternum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed