Pectus carinatum

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Chest radiograph for abnormal anterior chest wall.

Patient Data

Age: 8 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Pectus carinatum.

Case Discussion

Pectus carinatum refers to a chest wall deformity in which the sternum protrudes anteriorly. It is less common than pectus excavatum.

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