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Clinical Evaluation of a Lump Under the Sternum in 2026: Causes, Diagnosis, and Management

"Finding or feeling a lump under the sternum (breastbone) is a symptom that naturally triggers significant anxiety for patients. Because the sternum overlies critical anatomical structures—including the heart, great vessels, mediastinal lymph nodes, and the costal cartilages—any palpable mass or localized swelling in this region requires systematic clinical assessment. As healthcare protocols evolve into 2026, diagnostic pathways emphasize rapid non-invasive imaging, precise differentiation between musculoskeletal anomalies and deeper mediastinal pathologies, and targeted multidisciplinary management. This comprehensive review analyzes the eti..."

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