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The right side of my sternum is larger than the left. feels like cartilidge. starts at top and ends near middle. is this normal?
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Could be: This sounds like a form of pectus excavatum. These malformations are common and usually are asymptomatic, unless so severe and disfiguring as to affect a child psychologically. Then surgery is an option.
Answered 8/4/2018
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