Right chest bone protrudes higher than left and right chest pain is a sign of what disease?

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Hello doctor! I noticed that my right breastbone is more prominent than the left one. I was diagnosed about a year ago but have not had any symptoms. Sometimes I have a little pain in my right chest. Doctor let me ask, the right chest bone is higher than the left and right chest pain is a sign of what disease? Ask your doctor for advice, thank you doctor!
Hoa (2004)
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Hello, the doctor would like to answer the question: “The right breast bone is higher than the left and right chest pain is a sign of what disease? ” as follows:
In the situation where the right breast bone of the child protrudes higher than the left, he may experience osteosarcoma, costochondritis... Her symptoms need to go to a medical facility with a specialty in musculoskeletal. From there, the doctors will examine the child, appoint chest X-ray, soft tissue ultrasound, joint cartilage to evaluate. If necessary, MRI of the thorax can be used to aid in the diagnosis.
Currently, the Vinmec Health System hospital has many packages of examination, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. With modern technical facilities, the examination process by qualified and experienced doctors will bring you the best treatment method.
Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Best regards!

Answered by Specialist Doctor II Hoang Thi Hien - General Doctor - Outpatient Department, Vinmec Times City International Hospital.