PECTUS CARINATUM: CHARACTERISTICS, CAUSES AND TREATMENT - RARE DESEASES

Pigeon Breast: What It Is and How to Fix It



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Pigeon chest is the popular name given to a rare malformation, scientifically known as Pectus carinatum , in which the sternum bone is more exited, causing a saliency in the chest. Depending on the degree of the change, this overhang may be quite noticeable or go unnoticed. Generally, the child with Pectus carinatum does not have any health problem, because the heart and lung continue to function properly, however, due to the physical alteration, it is common for the child to feel uncomfortable with his own body