Sternal Stress Fracture Presenting As Acute Chest Pain
Radiology case reports(2023)
摘要
Sternal fractures are rare and are typically caused by major trauma such as motor vehicle collisions. However, sternal insufficiency fractures can occur with minimal to no trauma in patients with exaggerated thoracic kyphosis from multiple thoracic compression fractures, especially in the setting of osteoporosis. We describe a case of a sternal insufficiency fracture that presented as chest pain resembling a myocardial infarction. As sternal insufficiency fractures may vary in clinical presentation, this case demonstrates that radiologists should carefully evaluate the sternum, especially when risk factors are present. Furthermore, awareness and identification of these fractures can prevent unnecessary cardiac workups.
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Sternal fracture,Stress fracture,Insufficiency fracture,Chest pain,Thoracic kyphosis,Compression fracture
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