Pectus excavatum

Case contributed by Kenny Sim
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Chest pain

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Female

Chest

x-ray

Pectus excavatum with obscuration of the right heart border on the frontal projection.

The lungs and pleural spaces are clear.

Case Discussion

Pectus excavatum results in blurring of the right heart border on the frontal projection. Lateral projection confirms the right middle lobe is clear, as well as demonstrating the presence of pectus excavatum.

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