Preferred Label : Pectus excavatum;
ICD-11 definition : A condition caused by growth of extra connective tissue joining the ribs to the sternum
during the antenatal period. This condition is characterized by a caved-in or sunken
appearance of the sternum. This condition may present with decreased exercise tolerance,
rapid heartbeat or heart palpitations, recurrent respiratory infections, wheezing
or coughing, chest pain, heart murmur, fatigue, or may be asymptomatic.;
ICD-11 synonym : Congenital funnel chest; congenital pectus excavatum;
ICD-11 inclusion : Congenital funnel chest;
Origin ID : 9248522;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
A condition caused by growth of extra connective tissue joining the ribs to the sternum
during the antenatal period. This condition is characterized by a caved-in or sunken
appearance of the sternum. This condition may present with decreased exercise tolerance,
rapid heartbeat or heart palpitations, recurrent respiratory infections, wheezing
or coughing, chest pain, heart murmur, fatigue, or may be asymptomatic.
