Pectus excavatum

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain
x-ray

Frontal and lateral chest x-rays demonstrate typical appearances of pectus excavatum most easily seen on lateral projection. Note the displacement of the heart towards the left and blurring of the right heart border. 

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