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  • Title: [Spontaneous fracture of the sternum].
    Author: Aymard A, Chevrot A, Wybier M, Gires F, Vallée C, Pallardy G.
    Journal: J Radiol; 1987 Oct; 68(10):593-5. PubMed ID: 3430442.
    Abstract:
    Spontaneous fractures of the sternum are unusual. They can simulate cardio-thoracic emergencies. A case of stress fracture of the sternum and of the femoral neck in a patient with corticosteroid induced osteoporosis is reported and the peculiar value of CT assessing the absence of tumoral mass is emphasized.
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