Pectus excavatum

Case contributed by Som S Biswas
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of chest deformtiy since 2 years

Patient Data

Age: 12 years
Gender: Male

Pectus excavatum

x-ray

Posterior deviation of sternum on lateral radiograph consistent with Pectus excavatum

Case Discussion

Pectus excavatum is a congenital deformity of the chest characterized by a sunken or caved-in appearance of the sternum (breastbone) and ribs.

Haller index is a measurement used to quantify the severity of pectus excavatum.

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