Chest Wall Deformities and Related Conditions Quiz

What is the definition of Osteochondritis?

• Inflammation of costochondral junctions

• Protrusion of the sternum

• Increased AP diameter of the chest

• Scoliosis with chest wall deformity

Which condition is characterized by a barrel-shaped thorax?

• COPD (emphysema)

• Xiphoscoliosis

• Osteochondritis

• Pectus Carinatum

What is the most common congenital chest wall deformity?

• Xiphoscoliosis

• Pectus Excavatum

• Barrel-shaped Thorax

• Pectus Carinatum

What is a common treatment for Pectus Carinatum in adolescents?

• NSAIDs

• CT chest

• Bracing

• Surgery

What is the primary symptom of Xiphoscoliosis?

• Dyspnea

• Localized chest wall pain

• Decreased breath sounds

• Sunken sternum

Which of the following is a feature of Pectus Excavatum?

• Protrusion of the sternum

• Sunken sternum

• Increased AP diameter

• Chest wall rigidity

What is the management for Osteochondritis?

• Physiotherapy

• Bracing

• NSAIDs and rest

• Surgery

What is a common cause of a barrel-shaped thorax?

• COPD (emphysema)

• Marfan syndrome

• Scoliosis

• Costochondritis

What imaging study is used for the workup of Pectus Excavatum?

• MRI

• PFTs

• CT chest

• X-ray

What is the impact of Xiphoscoliosis on lung function?

• Restrictive lung disease

• Obstructive lung disease

• No impact

• Increased lung capacity