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Does having a pectus deformity mean you likely have a connective tissue disorder?
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No: Despite some "pop" claims, they're seldom related. Pectus has no relationship to "connective tissue disorders" like lupus and scleroderma. The relationship to Ehlers-Danlos is weak. Best wishes.
Answered 5/10/2016
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