Barrel chest

Barrel chest
Barrel Chest deformity in a patient with emphysema

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Barrel chest is often associated with emphysema, in which the thorax is permanently shaped like a barrel.

Differential Diagnosis

• Asthma
• Chronic bronchitis
• Congested lung
• Emphysema
• Lung cyst
• Osteomalacia

Acknowledgements

The content on this page was first contributed by Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]

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