Pectus carinatum
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What is pectus carinatum?
Pectus carinatum is a condition in which a child's breastbone (sternum) and rib cartilage stick out from their chest. It is sometimes called "pigeon chest" because the chest is bowed out and can look a bit like a bird's breast. The condition may be mild, moderate or severe.
Common symptoms reported by people with pectus carinatum
Treatments taken by people with pectus carinatum
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Who has pectus carinatum on PatientsLikeMe?
- 11 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 6 say pectus carinatum is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 4 | |
| 20s | 5 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | |
| Female | 3 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 3 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 2 |