Presentation
Pectus excavatum with bilateral breast implants
Patient Data
Age: 57
Gender: Female
From the case:
Pectus excavatum with bilateral breast implants
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Breast implants hide the pectus deformity on PA view. It is visible on the lateral radiograph.
Case Discussion
Pectus excavatum is a congenital chest wall deformity characterized by concave depression of the sternum, resulting in cosmetic and radiographic alterations.