pectus excavatum

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Etiology

Pathology

Clinical manifestations

  • an inward displacement of the xiphoid resulting in a hollowed lower part of the chest
  • may be congenital or may develop arount puberty

Diagnostic procedures

Radiology

Complications

Management

More general terms

Additional terms

References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999
  2. Wikipedia: Pectus excavatum http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pectus_excavatum
  3. Hebra A eMedicine (Medscape): Pectus Excavatum http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1004953-overview
  4. Mayo Clinic: Pectus excavatum http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pectus-excavatum/DS01136
  5. Cleveland Clinic: Pectus excavatum http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/pectus_excavatum/hic_pectus_excavatum.aspx
  6. MedlinePlus: Pectus excavatum http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003320.htm