Computed tomography of partial unilateral agenesis of the pectoralis muscles

The most common congenitally absent muscles are the pectoralis major and minor. Absence is usually incomplete. This anomaly is often one component of a syndrome associated with other hand (Poland syndrome) and thoracic anomalies. Computed tomography can identify partial absence of the pectoralis mus...

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Published inJournal of computer assisted tomography Vol. 9; no. 3; p. 558
Main Authors Demos, T C, Johnson, C, Love, L, Posniak, H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.1985
Subjects
Adult
Female
Humans
Myasthenia Gravis - complications
Pectoralis Muscles - abnormalities
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:The most common congenitally absent muscles are the pectoralis major and minor. Absence is usually incomplete. This anomaly is often one component of a syndrome associated with other hand (Poland syndrome) and thoracic anomalies. Computed tomography can identify partial absence of the pectoralis muscle and exactly define the altered anatomy. A patient with myasthenia gravis and isolated partial agenesis of the pectoralis muscle is presented.
ISSN:0363-8715
DOI:10.1097/00004728-198505000-00028