Alternative Names
Pigeon breast
Definition of Pectus carinatum
Pectus carinatum describes a protrusion of the chest over the sternum, often described as giving the person a bird-like appearance.
Review
Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. – 8/2/2009










