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Abnormality of the xiphoid process

MedGen UID:: 867560
•Concept ID:: C4021943
•: Anatomical Abnormality

HPO:	HP:0100892

Definition

An abnormality of the xiphoid process of the sternum. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

GTR
MeSH

CClinical test, RResearch test, OOMIM, GGeneReviews, VClinVar

CROGVAbnormality of the xiphoid process

Abnormality of the musculoskeletal system
- Abnormality of the skeletal system
  - Abnormal skeletal morphology
    - Abnormal axial skeleton morphology
      - Abnormal thorax morphology
        Abnormal sternum morphology
        Abnormality of the xiphoid process
        Bifid xiphoid process
        Broad xiphoid process
        Prominent xiphoid process

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Pectus Arcuatum: A Pectus Unlike Any Other.

Abdellaoui S, Scalabre A, Piolat C, Lavrand F, Lachkar AA, Lehn A, Klipfel C, Henry B, Soldea V, Hameury F, Becmeur F
J Pediatr Surg 2023 Sep;58(9):1679-1685. Epub 2023 Mar 23 doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2023.03.013. PMID: 37045714

Shock Without Wires: A Look at Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Compared to Transvenous Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator for Ventricular Arrhythmias.

Raja J, Guice K, Oberoi M, Whitwell S, Asbeutah AA, Russell A, Khouzam RN
Curr Probl Cardiol 2022 Sep;47(9):100927. Epub 2021 Jul 3 doi: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2021.100927. PMID: 34311985

Frequency of sternal variations and anomalies in living individuals evaluated by MDCT.

Vatzia K, Fanariotis M, Makridis KG, Vlychou M, Fezoulidis IV, Vassiou K
Eur J Radiol 2021 Sep;142:109828. Epub 2021 Jun 24 doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2021.109828. PMID: 34280594

The Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum Using a Subxiphoid Incision.

Gould JL, Sharp RJ, Peter SD, Snyder CL, Juang D, Aguayo P, Fraser JD, Holcomb GW 3rd
Eur J Pediatr Surg 2017 Feb;27(1):2-6. Epub 2016 Aug 14 doi: 10.1055/s-0036-1587585. PMID: 27522122

The role of sternum in the etiopathogenesis of Scheuermann disease of the thoracic spine.

Fotiadis E, Grigoriadou A, Kapetanos G, Kenanidis E, Pigadas A, Akritopoulos P, Samoladas E
Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2008 Jan 1;33(1):E21-4. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e31815e5df0. PMID: 18165737

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Diagnosis

Pectus Arcuatum: A Pectus Unlike Any Other.

Morphological approach of the sternal foramen: an anatomic study and a short review of the literature.

Gkantsinikoudis N, Chaniotakis C, Gkasdaris G, Georgiou N, Kapetanakis S
Folia Morphol (Warsz) 2017;76(3):484-490. Epub 2017 Feb 2 doi: 10.5603/FM.a2017.0006. PMID: 28150272

Surgical repair of pectus excavatum and carinatum.

Robicsek F, Watts LT, Fokin AA
Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2009 Spring;21(1):64-75. doi: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2009.03.002. PMID: 19632565

The role of sternum in the etiopathogenesis of Scheuermann disease of the thoracic spine.

Fotiadis E, Grigoriadou A, Kapetanos G, Kenanidis E, Pigadas A, Akritopoulos P, Samoladas E
Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2008 Jan 1;33(1):E21-4. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e31815e5df0. PMID: 18165737

Computed tomography of the sternum and its articulations.

Hatfield MK, Gross BH, Glazer GM, Martel W
Skeletal Radiol 1984;11(3):197-203. doi: 10.1007/BF00349494. PMID: 6719144

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Therapy

Shock Without Wires: A Look at Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Compared to Transvenous Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator for Ventricular Arrhythmias.

Raja J, Guice K, Oberoi M, Whitwell S, Asbeutah AA, Russell A, Khouzam RN
Curr Probl Cardiol 2022 Sep;47(9):100927. Epub 2021 Jul 3 doi: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2021.100927. PMID: 34311985

Modifications to Expose Porta Hepatis for Laparoscopic Portoenterostomy Easier in Biliary Atresia.

Bing L, Wei-Bing C, Xia H, Shun-Lin X, Feng-Nian Z, Shou-Qing W, Ye-Bo W
J Surg Res 2019 Jan;233:368-375. Epub 2018 Sep 10 doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2018.08.013. PMID: 30502273

Evaluation of the morphological characteristic and sex differences of sternum by multi-detector computed tomography.

Ateşoğlu S, Deniz M, Uslu AI
Folia Morphol (Warsz) 2018;77(3):489-497. Epub 2018 Jan 18 doi: 10.5603/FM.a2018.0002. PMID: 29345718

Postoperative elongation of the xiphoid process --report of a case--.

Enomoto N, Tayama K, Kohno M, Otsuka H, Yokose S, Kosuga K
Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2011;17(3):307-9. PMID: 21697798

Analysis of changes to the anterior chest wall after the Nuss procedure-an objective measurement of pectus excavatum.

Chang PY, Chang CH, Lai JY, Chen JC, Perng DB, Zeng Q
J Pediatr Surg 2009 Dec;44(12):2291-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2009.07.053. PMID: 20006012

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Prognosis

Modifications to Expose Porta Hepatis for Laparoscopic Portoenterostomy Easier in Biliary Atresia.

Bing L, Wei-Bing C, Xia H, Shun-Lin X, Feng-Nian Z, Shou-Qing W, Ye-Bo W
J Surg Res 2019 Jan;233:368-375. Epub 2018 Sep 10 doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2018.08.013. PMID: 30502273

Sternal foramina: incidence in Greek population, anatomy and clinical considerations.

Paraskevas G, Tzika M, Anastasopoulos N, Kitsoulis P, Sofidis G, Natsis K
Surg Radiol Anat 2015 Sep;37(7):845-51. Epub 2015 Jan 1 doi: 10.1007/s00276-014-1412-5. PMID: 25552238

Use of a subxiphoid incision for pectus bar placement in the repair of pectus excavatum.

St Peter SD, Sharp SW, Ostlie DJ, Snyder CL, Holcomb GW 3rd, Sharp RJ
J Pediatr Surg 2010 Jun;45(6):1361-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2010.02.115. PMID: 20620345

Analysis of changes to the anterior chest wall after the Nuss procedure-an objective measurement of pectus excavatum.

Chang PY, Chang CH, Lai JY, Chen JC, Perng DB, Zeng Q
J Pediatr Surg 2009 Dec;44(12):2291-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2009.07.053. PMID: 20006012

The limiting factors for the transxiphoid approach in congenital cardiac surgery.

Miyaji K, Murakami A, Sato H, Takamoto S
Heart Surg Forum 2004;7(3):E250-3. doi: 10.1532/HSF98.20033013. PMID: 15262613

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Clinical prediction guides

Frequency of sternal variations and anomalies in living individuals evaluated by MDCT.

Vatzia K, Fanariotis M, Makridis KG, Vlychou M, Fezoulidis IV, Vassiou K
Eur J Radiol 2021 Sep;142:109828. Epub 2021 Jun 24 doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2021.109828. PMID: 34280594

Association between thoracic musculoskeletal abnormalities and lung function in preterm infants.

Scavacini AS, Davidson J, Wandalsen GF, Gonçalves DMM, Lanza FC, Goulart AL, Solé D, Dos Santos AMN
Clin Respir J 2020 Feb;14(2):158-164. Epub 2019 Dec 12 doi: 10.1111/crj.13113. PMID: 31773905

Morphological approach of the sternal foramen: an anatomic study and a short review of the literature.

Gkantsinikoudis N, Chaniotakis C, Gkasdaris G, Georgiou N, Kapetanakis S
Folia Morphol (Warsz) 2017;76(3):484-490. Epub 2017 Feb 2 doi: 10.5603/FM.a2017.0006. PMID: 28150272

Sternal foramina: incidence in Greek population, anatomy and clinical considerations.

Paraskevas G, Tzika M, Anastasopoulos N, Kitsoulis P, Sofidis G, Natsis K
Surg Radiol Anat 2015 Sep;37(7):845-51. Epub 2015 Jan 1 doi: 10.1007/s00276-014-1412-5. PMID: 25552238

Morphological variations of the anterior thoracic skeleton and their forensic significance: radiographic findings in a Spanish autopsy sample.

Macaluso PJ, Lucena J
Forensic Sci Int 2014 Aug;241:220.e1-7. Epub 2014 May 21 doi: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2014.05.009. PMID: 24933632

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