| Literature DB >> 3430442 |
A Aymard1, A Chevrot, M Wybier, F Gires, C Vallée, G Pallardy.
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.Entities:
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Year: 1987 PMID: 3430442
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Radiol ISSN: 0221-0363