what could be the causes of an elevated sternum. when I turn to the side I can see where it is raised also the skin is very shiny and smootChatDoctorpared to the rest of my chest. I am a female 35 years of age with a history of breast cancer on both sides of the family
Hi welcome to Chat Doctor ... You are talking something like rectus excavated in which sternum protruded ... Vitamin D deficiency has to be ruled out ... Sometimes underlying resp problem and connective tissues disorder might be the cause .... In your case detail history and examination done to search for if any significant cause present .... Treatment done according to cause Compressive bracing is one of the best therapy available for this Advice : Consult physician and if needed orthopedic surgeon for examination....