CTICasesSternal Wire Migration
Imaging findings
An inferior sternal wire straightened and migrated anteriorly, causing a painful soft tissue lump and localized fluid collection.
Key takeaways
Wire migration can occur due to inflammatory responses or significant weight loss; surgical removal of the symptomatic wire is usually curative.
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