Poland syndrome

Case contributed by Mohamed Saber
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Abnormal deformed chest wall since birth.

Patient Data

Age: 5 years
Gender: Female
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Absent pectoralis major and minor muscles in the left hemithorax, compared to the normal right side.

Hypoplastic anterior arch of the left 4th rib.

Diminished space between the 2nd and 3rd ribs anteriorly.

Tilted sternum and chest wall asymmetry.

Case Discussion

This is a case of Poland syndrome which is a congenital unilateral absence of the pectoralis major and minor muscles.

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