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Pectus Carinatum
Aka: Pectus Carinatum, Pectus Carinatus, Pigeon Breast
- Epidemiology
- Much less common than Pectus Excavatum
- More common in males by ratio of 4:1
- Causes and associated conditions
- Family History in 30% of cases
- Rickets
- Marfan's Syndrome
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Scoliosis (asymmetric thorax)
- Poland's Syndrome
- Pathophysiology
- Softened upper ribs bend forwards
- Progresses as child grows
- Signs
- Opposite of Pectus Excavatum
- Narrow thorax with increased anteroposterior diameter
- Sternum protrudes from chest like keel of ship
- Complications
- Significant cosmetic concerns
- References
- Degowin (1987) Bedside Exam, Macmillan, p. 274
- Townsend (2001) Sabiston Surgery, p. 1169-70