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![Types :
There are two types :
• 1] Chondrogladiolar Prominence :
- Called as chicken breast
- Middle and lower section of breastbone push forward
• 2] Chrondromanubrial Prominence :
- Called pouter pigeon breast
- Breast bone develop in Z –shape
- Top section pushing forward
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Pigeon chest / Pectus Carinatum
Pectus carinatum, also known as pigeon chest, is a rare chest wall malformation where the sternum and ribs protrude abnormally. It develops during childhood and worsens during puberty, causing symptoms like shortness of breath, chest pain, and asthma. It can be caused by genetic factors or abnormalities in cartilage development. Diagnosis involves x-rays, CT scans, or MRI. Treatment options include bracing or Ravitch surgery to remove abnormal cartilage and place the breastbone in a normal position.
Pigeon chest / Pectus Carinatum
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- 2. CONTENTS : • Definition •Symptoms • Causes • Types • Diagnosis • Treatment [email protected]
- 3. Definition It is arare chest malformation by a protrusion of sternum and ribs When the chest wall develop the cartilage that connect the ribs usually grows flat the chest The cartilage grow abnormally causing unequal growth in area where rib connect to sternum It develop during childhood and get more as children go through puberty [email protected]
- 4. Symptoms • Shortness ofbreath • Tenderness • Pain in area of abnormal cartilage growth • Frequent respiratory infection • Asthma • Tiredness • Chest pain • Rapid heart rate Causes • Genetic • Abnormal development of cartilage • Marfan syndrome • Noonan syndrome • Chromosomal abnormalities [email protected]
- 5. Types : There aretwo types : • 1] Chondrogladiolar Prominence : - Called as chicken breast - Middle and lower section of breastbone push forward • 2] Chrondromanubrial Prominence : - Called pouter pigeon breast - Breast bone develop in Z –shape - Top section pushing forward [email protected]
- 6. Diagnosis : Chestx-ray • Pulmonary function test • ECG • CT scan or MRI [email protected]
- 7. Treatment : • 1)BRACING : - Orthotic brace can be used - It involve custom fitted brace that fit on outside of chest - Wear at least 8 hrs a day till puberty • 2) SURGERY : - When chest brace is ineffective or passed puberty - Ravitch procedure is done that involve removing the abnormal cartilage and placing the breastbone in normal position [email protected]
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