Pigeon breast

Alternative names
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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Johns Hopkins patient information

Last revised: December 4, 2012
by Amalia K. Gagarina, M.S., R.D.

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