Presentation
Right upper anterior chest wall swelling and pain.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Pectoralis minor abscess
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Irregular lobulated hypoechoic area is noted in pectoralis minor muscle.
Floating echoes is noted.
Involvement of 2nd and 3rd intercostal space muscles is noted.
Approximate Size
- Craniocaudal - 7 cm
- Transverse - 6 cm
- Anteroposterior - 2 cm
It abutts 2nd and 3rib cortex. NO rib erosion / periosteal reaction is noted.
No extension is noted in anterior pleural space
No extension i s noted in gleno-humeral joint.
No thrombosis of axillary vessles is noted.
Dopplar - Vascularity is noted in septa and wall.
From the case:
Pectoralis minor abscess
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Case Discussion
Abscess in pectoralis minor muscle.