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    What in simple terms is "Anterior angulation of xiphisternum"

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    Have had pain in sternum region for 10 months, thought originally to be costochondritis, but ultra sound revealed this.
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    It simply means that the bottom part of the breastbone is bent forward. It can be a normal anatomical variation or could be the result of injury.

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