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Can you develope or have pectus excavatum and not have any signs or symptoms till early 20's ? i woke up yesterday with a indent in bewteen my ribs. no injuries
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No: Pectus excavatum (breastbone goes inward) or pectus carinatum (breastbone goes outward) happen to many people in varying degrees. It takes one's childhood years to develop, and does not happen in a short timeframe. One's primary care doctor can examine any chestwall concern's to see what might be the problem.
Answered 11/12/2020
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Chest wall: It is possible not to have any symptoms, but chest wall development is ongoing as the chest wall grows.
Answered 11/12/2020
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