Computed tomography of the normal sternum. AJR Am J Roentgenol 1983 Aug;141(2):219-23
Date
08/01/1983Pubmed ID
6603107DOI
10.2214/ajr.141.2.219Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0020541182 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 58 CitationsAbstract
The normal CT anatomy of the sternum was studied in 35 patients. In addition to the normal appearance of the sternum, normal variants that may mimic disease were often noted. In the manubrium, part of the posterior cortical margin was unsharp and irregular in 34 of 35 patients. Part of the anterior cortical margin was indistinct in 20 of the 35 patients. Angulation of the CT gantry to a position more nearly perpendicular to the manubrium improved the definition of the cortical margins. The body of the sternum was ovoid to rectangular and usually had sharp cortical margins. Sections through the manubriosternal joint and xyphoid often demonstrated irregular mottled calcifications and indistinct margins again simulating bony lesions. The rib insertions, sternal clavicular joints, and adjacent soft-tissue appearance also were evaluated.
Author List
Goodman LR, Teplick SK, Kay HMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdolescentAdult
Aged
Female
Humans
Male
Manubrium
Middle Aged
Prospective Studies
Reference Values
Sternum
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Xiphoid Bone
