Pectus carinatum

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Pectus carinatum
Classifications and external resources
ICD-10 Q67.7
ICD-9 754.82
DiseasesDB 29402

Pectus carinatum, also called pigeon chest, is a deformity of the chest characterized by a protrusion of the sternum.

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[edit] Causes

Possible causes are, among others, Marfan syndrome and scoliosis (a curvature of the spine).

[edit] Incidence/prevalence

Pectus deformities are common (about 1 in 400 people have a pectus disorder).[1]

Pectus carinatum is more rare than pectus excavatum, another pectus disorder, occurring in only about 20% of people with pectus deformities.[1]

It occurs much more commonly in males.[citation needed]

[edit] Treatment

It can usually be corrected with surgical procedures. Conservative treatment may be effected by a suitable orthosis, designed, manufactured and fitted by an orthotist.

[edit] See also

Pectus excavatum

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b http://www.surgery.ucla.edu/pediatric/Clinical_Pectus%20Excavatum,%20Pectus%20Carinatum%20and%20Pectus.shtml

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