Pectus carinatum

Pectus carinatum
Definition:
Pectus carinatum describes a protrusion of the chest over the sternum, often described as giving the person a bird-like appearance.
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Pectus Carinatum
Programs that treat this condition or perform this procedure
General Surgery Program ...
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Pectus carinatum. In other patients with Marfan the sternum is pushed outward and narrowed. Although pectus carinatum does not cause breathing difficulties, it can cause embarassment about appearance.
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Pigeon Breast (Pectus Carinatum)
Pilonidal Dimple
Pinna Abnormalities and Low-Set Ears
Pinpoint Red Spots on the Skin (Bleeding Into the Skin)
Plica Palpebronasalis (Epicanthal Folds) ...
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Funnel chest (pectus excavatum ) or pigeon breast (pectus carinatum )
Scoliosis
Visual difficulties
Flat feet
Learning disability/school problems
Thin, narrow face
Micrognathia (small lower jaw)
Coloboma of iris
Hypotonia ...
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There is a characteristic breastbone (sternum) deformity with a funnel chest (pectus excavatum) below and a pigeon chest (pectus carinatum) above. Most males are born with undescended testicles, which may require surgery.
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Skeletal changes include kyphosis/scoliosis and pectus carinatum (pigeon breast) or pectus excavatum (caved-in chest). The syndrome is due to mutation of the gene on the X chromosome that encodes RSK2, a growth-factor regulated protein kinase.
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pectoralis muscles; pectoral muscles; pectoral reflex; pectoral region; pectoral ridge; pectoral veins; pectoriloquy; pectorodorsalis muscle; pectorodorsal muscle; pectorophony; pectose; pectosic; pectostraca; pectous; pectus; pectus carinatum; ...
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