Pectus excavatum - severe

Case contributed by Stefan Heinze
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Chest pain.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Severe pectus excavatum.

ct

Severe pectus excavatum.

Case Discussion

Pectus excavatum is a congenital chest wall deformity characterized by concave depression of the sternum, resulting in cosmetic and radiographic alterations.

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