What is Pectus Carinatum?
Pectus Carinatum is a condition in which the sternum protrudes more than usual. When the cartilage and the ribs grow more rapidly than the bones, it causes an outward protrusion of the breastbone. The pigeon chest problem is non-life threatening issue. An abnormally outward protruding breastbone caused by rapid cartilage growth forcing the chest cavity outward causes it. It is during the teens that this deformity is diagnosed. It results in disruption in the symmetry of the chest.
Pectus Carinatum Causes
This deformity may prevent the functioning of normal heart and lungs. Disruption in respiration can be a well-perceived symptom. Males are more prone to this than women. It happens mostly amongst the teenage boys undergoing growth spurt. Some even report it to have happened within a night. Some newborns have tis deformity from birth, which is why it is sometimes considered to be hereditary. Around the age of two to three the outward protrusion becomes more poignant than ever. It is suspected to have happened due to vitamin D deficiency due to the deposition of un-mineralized osteoid. Now that the reasons are enlisted, the follow up will require an appointment, then a CT scan to examine the image on the interior and the brace treatment. If you don’t opt for that then, the surgery can be a way to cure it for once and all.
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I have recently learned I have Pectus Carinatum I’m 57 years old never had a symptom till 8 months ago when a small not came up it’s grown now and you can easily see it it on top of my sternum and I have moderate pain from it I hear it’s not life threatening but I am short of breath any advice or knowledge you have would be appreciated