Sternal Depression in a Teenager

A 16-year-old boy presents with a marked sternal depression seen on a lateral chest radiograph. Explore the diagnosis and management of this common Chest Wall Deformity.

Pectus excavatum


What is the diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Achondroplasia
Ankylosing spondylitis
Osteogenesis imperfecta
Pectus excavatum
Pneumothorax

Chest Wall Deformity, Funnel chest, Pectus excavatum, Pediatrics, Sternal depression

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