Cleidocranial dysostosis

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Shortness of breath.

Patient Data

Age: 15 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Both clavicles are absent.

Heart size normal.  Lungs clear.

Case Discussion

A striking appearance with the complete absence of both clavicles.

The symmetrical absent of something can be overlooked.

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