Poland syndrome

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Chest asymmetry.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
ct

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

Case Discussion

Features on CT scan are compatible with Poland syndrome which refers to a congenital unilateral absence of the pectoralis major and minor muscles and is a recognized cause of unilateral hyperlucent hemithorax

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