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Hi docs, would my pectus excavatum improve a bit after puberty?
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Pectus ; puberty: It is likely that the pectus deformity will become more pronounced during puberty and adolescence. Many patients report significant worsening of the pectus excavatum related to rapid skeletal growth seen during puberty.
Answered 5/23/2015
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