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Does mild pectus excavatum usually start in the middle of the sternum, or could it be something else? my sternum is lightly indented midsternum..?
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Pectus excavatum: There are various degrees of pectus excavatum, if there is a mild deformity and you are done growing it will likely remain mild and have no consequences.
Answered 4/20/2013
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PE vs Ant Thor Hypo: Pectoralis excavatum may come in a variety of forms but it may also be confused with anterior thoracic hypoplasia or even poland's syndrome. One good reference is listed below: http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmed/14707624" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">.
Answered 12/9/2013
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