A chest wall deformity is an abnormality in the ribs, sternum (or breastbone), cartilage, and other tissues in your child’s chest. The chest wall protects vital organs like the heart and lungs and ...

If they do, these symptoms are mild. Symptoms might include occasional pain and tenderness of your chest wall. Even without physical symptoms, pectus carinatum can be difficult for children and ...

Pectus carinatum is a rare chest wall deformity that causes the breastbone to push outward instead of being flush against the chest. It is also known as pigeon chest or keel chest. When the chest ...

It can cause a stabbing, burning, or aching pain in the chest wall. Coughing and a blow to the chest are among the causes. The ribs are connected to the breastbone by tough, protective tissue ...

Chest wall tumors are uncommon; surgical repair involves both resection of the tumor and reconstruction of the chest structures. Diagnosis of the tumor is performed to determine whether it is benign ...

A myocardial contusion is a bruise to your heart muscle. It's caused by blunt force to your chest. It may tear the wall of your heart or damage your heart valve. A particular type of injury that ...