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    Abnormal Chest Shape: Farjana Sharmin Junior Consultant and Outpatient Incharge

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    The document discusses different types of abnormal chest shapes: - A barrel chest is rounded and bulging, resembling the shape of a barrel, often seen in cases of late-stage emphysema. - Pectus carinatum, also called pigeon chest, is a protrusion of the sternum and ribs outward. - Pectus excavatum, also known as funnel chest or sunken chest, causes the sternum to cave inward and the chest takes on a concave appearance.

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    The document discusses different types of abnormal chest shapes: - A barrel chest is rounded and bulging, resembling the shape of a barrel, often seen in cases of late-stage emphysema. - Pectus carinatum, also called pigeon chest, is a protrusion of the sternum and ribs outward. - Pectus excavatum, also known as funnel chest or sunken chest, causes the sternum to cave inward and the chest takes on a concave appearance.

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    The document discusses different types of abnormal chest shapes: - A barrel chest is rounded and bulging, resembling the shape of a barrel, often seen in cases of late-stage emphysema. - Pectus carinatum, also called pigeon chest, is a protrusion of the sternum and ribs outward. - Pectus excavatum, also known as funnel chest or sunken chest, causes the sternum to cave inward and the chest takes on a concave appearance.

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    The document discusses different types of abnormal chest shapes: - A barrel chest is rounded and bulging, resembling the shape of a barrel, often seen in cases of late-stage emphysema. - Pectus carinatum, also called pigeon chest, is a protrusion of the sternum and ribs outward. - Pectus excavatum, also known as funnel chest or sunken chest, causes the sternum to cave inward and the chest takes on a concave appearance.

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    Abnormal Chest Shape

    Farjana Sharmin
    Junior Consultant and Outpatient
    incharge
    Normal chest
    • Normal chest is bilaterally symmetrical without
    undue elevation or depression,
    • Side to side symmetric chest shape. Distance
    from the front to the back of the chest (anterior-
    posterior diameter) less than the size of
    the chest from side to side (transverse diameter)
    Normal chest shape, with no visible deformities,
    such as a barrel chest, kyphosis, or scoliosis. No
    muscle retractions when breathing.
    Normal chest
    Barrel chest
    • Barrel chest is a generalized description of what
    you likely imagine—a rounded, bulging chest that
    is similar in shape to a barrel. While not technically
    a medical term, barrel chest is often used by
    doctors to describe a physical characteristic
    consistent with cases of late-stage emphysema, in
    which the chest may become fixed in an outward
    position. Barrel chest can also occur with cystic
    fibrosis, severe asthma, and other health issues
    Barrel chest
    The term "barrel chest" describes a rounded,
    bulging chest that resembles the shape of a
    barrel. Barrel chest isn't a disease, but it may
    indicate an underlying condition.
    Picture of Barrel chest
    Pectus carinatum (pigeon chest)
    Pectus carinatum (pigeon chest) is when part of your
    child’s breastbone is pressed outwards or raised up. It
    usually first develops during a rapid growth spurt, in
    children and adolescents aged 10 and older.
    Pectus carinatum is a term used to describe a spectrum
    of protrusion abnormalities of the anterior chest wall
    Pectus carinatum, also called pigeon chest, is a
    malformation of the chest characterized by a
    protrusion of the sternum and ribs. It is distinct from
    the related malformation pectus excavatum.
    Pectus carinatum (pigeon chest)
    Picture of Pectus carinatum (pigeon chest)
    Funnel chest
    With pectus excavatum, the sternum goes
    inward to form a depression in the chest. This
    gives the chest a concave (caved-in)
    appearance, which is why the condition is also
    called funnel chest or sunken chest.
    Sometimes, the lower ribs might flare out.
    Funnel chest
    Funnel chest

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