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Pectus excavatum

Case contributed by Reinier Leendertz
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Anterior chest wall deformity consistent with pectus excavatum

Patient Data

Age: 80 years
Gender: Female
ct

Severe pectus excavatum, with anterior lower chest deformity. The Haller index is 4.3, with significant mass effect on right heart chambers.

 

Case Discussion

This elderly female presented with chronic obstructive bronchopulmonary disease, with incidental finding of a severe chest wall deformity, which probably contributes to know dyspnea and a restrictive pattern in pulmonary function tests.

 

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