What is pectus excavatum?
Pectus excavatum refers to a chest wall deformity resulting in a sunken breastbone (sternum). It is sometimes called “funnel chest” and usually involves the lower half of the sternum. Although it is most common in the middle of the chest, it may move to one side, usually the right.
How do members experience pectus excavatum?
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*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.
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Who has pectus excavatum on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
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<20 | 4 | |
20s | 14 | |
30s | 12 | |
40s | 19 | |
50s | 7 | |
60s | 9 | |
70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
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Male | 25 | |
Female | 38 |