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Is it normal on ct to show what appears to be erosion on the posterior side of the manubrium? i have residual thymus, and a mass in my sternal notch.

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Not normal: Normal residual thymic tissue should not erode the manubrium. The nature of this mass needs to be fully explored.

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Answered 3/12/2020

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