Pectus
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Pectus may refer to:
  • Pectus excavatum
    Pectus excavatum
    Pectus excavatum is the most common congenital deformity of the anterior wall of the chest, in which several ribs and the sternum grow abnormally. This produces a caved-in or sunken appearance of the chest...

  • Pectus carinatum
    Pectus carinatum
    Pectus carinatum, , also called pigeon chest, is a deformity of the chest characterized by a protrusion of the sternum and ribs. It is the opposite of pectus excavatum.-Causes:...

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