pectus carinatum

pectus /pec·tus/ (pek´tus) pl. pec´tora   [L.] thorax.

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pectus carina´tum  pigeon breast or chest; a condition of the chest in which the sternum is prominent, due to obstruction of infantile respiration or to rickets.

pectus excava´tum  funnel breast or chest; a congenital deformity in which the sternum is depressed.

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pectus car·i·na·tum (kr-ntm)

n.

See pigeon breast.

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Pectus carinatum

An abnormality of the chest in which the sternum (breastbone) is pushed outward. It is sometimes called "pigeon breast."

Mentioned in: Marfan Syndrome

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pectus carinatum.

See pigeon breast.

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pectus

[L.] breast, chest, thorax.

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pectus carinatum

a congential deformity in which the sternum is angled caudoventrally and protrudes; less common than pectus excavatum (below). Called also pigeon breast.

pectus excavatum

a congenital deformity in which the sternum and caudal ribs are concave, reducing the thoracic cavity space. Seen in puppies and kittens.

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pectus carinatum

 Pigeon-breast, see there

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Patient discussion about pectus carinatum.

Q. i ate a piece of chicken breast and bone is stuck in my throat what to do

A. You should seek medical treatment - if it's stuck high enough the may be to remove it with simple maneuver. Otherwise, the may use endocscopy (a pipe-like device with a camera that helps to get the bone out). It may cause problems such as tearing and causing a hole in your throat or your digestive tract, so it should be removed.