Pectus excavatum

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain
x-ray

Depression of the sternum in keeping with pectus excavatum.

Case Discussion

Pectus excavatum is easiest to diagnose on the lateral chest x-ray. 

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