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I got an x-ray of my sternum on friday. the report says its a ***stat report what does this mean? it says that i have a nondisplaced fracture and tissue swelling. no injury so why did it fracture ?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

STAT REPORT means some abnormality was found and radiologist sent the reading back right away to the ordered doctor. I assume you had had a pain on your breast bone so ER or urgent care doctor sent you for an X-ray. Without an apparent trauma but X-rays showed fracture (of the sternum or ...?) and local swelling. A negligible injury can cause that or pathologic fracture needs to be ruled out.

Answered 8/28/2022

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