Poland syndrome

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years old
Gender: Male
ct

Absence of the right pectoral muscles is noted incidentally. No traumatic injury.

Case Discussion

Poland syndrome 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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