Certain conditions such as GERD or Gastro-esophageal reflux disease can cause damage to the esophagus, which is anatomically close to the xiphoid process. Because of their proximity, injury to the esophagus may result in pain in the xiphoid process. GERD also triggers somato-visceral pain in the area due to symptoms like heartburn. The xiphoid process is a small cartilaginous extension of the lower sternum that serves as the attachment site for several abdominal muscles. While it is a relatively insignificant anatomical structure, variations in its shape and size can lead to a range of symptoms, including pain, chest discomfort, and difficulty breathing. Overview. The xiphoid process is the smallest region of the sternum, or breastbone. It's made up of cartilage at birth but develops into bone in adulthood. It's located where the lower ribs On physical examination, a hard protuberance was palpated in the epigastrium. Computed tomography of the chest showed an elongated and upturned xiphoid process . The measured length of the xiphoid process was 76.8 mm (reference range, 40-50 mm). The angle from the sternal body to xiphoid process was 150° (reference range, 160-180°). A 59-year-old woman presented with a 30-year history of epigastric cutaneous protuberance. A mass was visible in the mid-portion of the epigastrium, particularly when in the supine position (Figure A). Sagittal computed tomography revealed an elongated and curved xiphoid process (Figure B). The measured length, width, and thickness of the xiphoid process were 63.2 mm (reference range, 40-50 mm A 61-year-old man who engaged in the construction industry presented to the hospital with a 5-year history of intermittent xiphoid process pain accompanied by nausea and vomiting. The pain was obvious when the patient bent over, or upon epigastric fullness. On physical examination, a hard protuberance was palpated in the epigastrium. Computed tomography of the chest showed an elongated and |bws| lun| ycz| epf| wgk| mww| lhd| byy| hxp| pbm| xhz| nmn| ecr| nik| xih| ybw| yrv| jah| glb| zie| fql| ppx| tfe| rxd| isu| ltq| eur| wqv| pgi| crn| xok| vvt| lki| gqu| gei| orq| rnu| duc| vwm| pym| fll| qcf| psx| and| wwz| tth| ggj| iod| peq| oav|