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I fractured my sternum when i was 11 years old. now at the age of 24 i have grown a 2 inch bony lump on my sternum. how can i correct this deformity?

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Surgery: I would suggest seeing a thoracic surgeon for a consultation to find out more about the diagnosis and treatment options. Hope this helps!

Answered 7/23/2014

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Diagnosis: It depends on the specific etiology of the "lump" you are describing. It can be related to the fracture, it could be a prominent xyphoid process, it could be an abnormal sterno clavicular joint. An exam and probably a CT scan will show the specific diagnosis and then the treatment options would be known.

Answered 9/15/2017

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A member asked:

I fractured my sternum when i was 11 years old. now at the age of 24 i have grown a 2 inch bony lump on my sternum. how can i correct this deformity?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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