Preferred Label : Pectus carinatum;
ICD-11 definition : A condition caused by failure of the rib cage and sternum to correctly develop during
the antenatal period. This condition is characterized by protrusion of the sternum.
This condition may present with difficulty breathing during exercise, frequent respiratory
infections, asthma, or may be asymptomatic.;
ICD-11 synonym : Congenital pigeon chest; congenital pigeon breast or chest; congenital pigeon breast; congenital pectus carinatum;
Origin ID : 1707528864;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
A condition caused by failure of the rib cage and sternum to correctly develop during
the antenatal period. This condition is characterized by protrusion of the sternum.
This condition may present with difficulty breathing during exercise, frequent respiratory
infections, asthma, or may be asymptomatic.