pigeon breast deformity

pigeon breast deformity

Chicken breast deformity Anterior displacement of the sternum, adjacent cartilage, and anterior rib cage due to abnormal pulling by respiratory muscles on soft bone, enlargement of costochondral junctions and flattening of thorax, a finding typical of advanced vitamin D-induced rickets; PBD is an asymptomatic, asymmetric, deep depression of the costal cartilage on each side of the sternum; it is most apparent below the nipple level, involves the 4^th to 7-8^th costal cartilages, and is the most common protrusion deformity of the sternum–pectus carinatum. Cf Pouter-pigeon.

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Patient discussion about pigeon breast deformity.

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.