Prevalence of Sternal Variants in the Adult Population of Benghazi: A CT-Based Observational Study

Muna Mailoud Kashbor, Nadeia Elbagermi, Hawa M. R. Hawla, Abdulaziz Elgadi

Abstract: The sternum, a key anatomical component of the thoracic cage, may present with numerous anatomical variations, often asymptomatic yet clinically relevant in diagnostic imaging. This retrospective study aimed to assess the prevalence of such sternal variations in the adult population of Benghazi using 128-slice CT scans over a one-year period. A total of 500 patients (141 males, 359 females) were included, and variations such as sternal foramen, clefts, double-ended xiphoid processes, and episternal ossicles were analyzed. The most common variation identified was the double-ended xiphoid, particularly among the 41?60 age group. The findings underscore the need for radiologists to recognize these variations to prevent misdiagnosis and avoid potentially fatal procedural complications.

Keywords: sternum, anatomical variations, CT scans, Benghazi, sternal variations

How to Cite?: Muna Mailoud Kashbor, Nadeia Elbagermi, Hawa M. R. Hawla, Abdulaziz Elgadi, "Prevalence of Sternal Variants in the Adult Population of Benghazi: A CT-Based Observational Study", Volume 14 Issue 8, August 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1368-1371, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25823222633, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25823222633