Presentation
Dysphagia
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Pectus carinatum
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Moderate pectus carinatum deformity, otherwise unremarkable study.
Case Discussion
Pectus carinatum, or 'pigeon chest', is the second most common chest wall deformity after pectus excavatum, or 'funnel chest'. Both conditions are more common in males.
Acknowledgment
This case was submitted with supervision and input from:
Dr. Soni C. Chawla, M.D.
Health Sciences Clinical Professor
Department of Radiological Sciences
David Geffen School of Medicine
Attending Pediatric Radiologist.
Olive View - UCLA Medical Center