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What Does An Indent Below The Sternum Indicate?
Ok so i am 14 years old and have just noticed something, i have a indent right below my sternum right above the abs but right above that i have a sternum bone that sticks out and right above that it seems my chest goes from my pecs area to a flat and of bone do i have pectoral excavatum?
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
Hi
It is unlikely to Pectus Exacatum. More likely to be diverication of recti.
Consult Pediatric Surgeon for detailed assessment.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
It is unlikely to Pectus Exacatum. More likely to be diverication of recti.
Consult Pediatric Surgeon for detailed assessment.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
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