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.
How do members experience pectus carinatum?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with pectus carinatum*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
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Common symptom
Anxious mood
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for pectus carinatum*
Who has pectus carinatum on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 10 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 10 | |
| Female | 5 |
