Sternal cleft
Synonyms: Cleft sternum | Sternum bifidum
A rare idiopathic congenital thoracic malformation characterized by a sternal fusion defect that can be complete or partial (either superior or inferior) that is usually asymptomatic in the neonatal period (apart from a paradoxical midline thoracic bulging) but that can lead to dyspnea cough frequent respiratory infections and increased risk of trauma-related injury to the heart lungs and major vessels if left untreated.
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Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http://www.orphadata.org. Data version April 2024
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