Understanding Acquired deformity of chest and rib: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

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Acquired deformity of chest and rib

by Alike Medical Teams ∙ Updated on June 13, 2023

Additional names

This group contains additional names: - Acquired chest wall deformity

General

Acquired deformities deformity of chest and rib are malformations, which develop due to non-congenital causative factors. Three of the main causes for developing acquired chest deformity include: - Primary disease of the chest wall such as tumors and infection - The result of surgical intervention to the chest wall (iatrogenic) - Direct or in-direct trauma to the torso

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Diagnosis

Deformity of the chest can be diagnosed merely with a physical examination. Imaging tests such as chest x-ray, ultrasound, CT or MRI scans can provide more information regarding the deformity and the condition of the adjacent structures.

Treatment

Chest wall deformity can be fixed in a surgery. The will to perform a surgery and the type of the surgery depend on the cause of the deformity, the surrounding tissues, and the patient's wishes.

Note

☝ We provide information on prescription and over-the-counter medicines, diagnosis, procedures and lab tests. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

National Institutes of Health ∙ World Health Organization ∙ MedlinePluse ∙ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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