Poland syndrome

Case contributed by Hani M. Al Salam
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Asymptomatic patient.

Patient Data

Age: Adult

Chest X-ray

x-ray

Chest x-ray demonstrates a lucent right hemithorax. Pleural spaces are bilaterally unremarkable. Sternotomy sutures are noted.

CT Chest (selected image)

ct

CT demonstrates absence of the pectoralis major and minor muscle on the right side. The visualized ribs appear unremarkable. 

Case Discussion

Features are consistent with Poland syndrome.

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