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Pectus carinatum
Other namesPigeon chest, pectus cavernatum, bird chest, convex chest
Pronunciation
  • /ˌpɛktəs ˌkærɪˈntəm, -ˈnɑːtəm/[1]
SpecialtyOrthopedics

Pectus carinatum, also called pigeon chest, is a malformation of the chest characterized by a protrusion of the sternum and ribs. It is distinct from the related malformation pectus excavatum.

  1. ^ "pectus carinatum". Lexico UK English Dictionary. Oxford University Press. Archived from the original on 2022-08-28.

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