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Pectus excavatum (chest deformity) - does it have any symptoms?
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Sometimes : If very deep, the heart may be displaced or compressed many are asymptomatic except the cosmetic concern.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Occasionally: Usually not. But, in severe cases it can restrict lung volumes. Occasionally you can have heart murmurs.
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