Children severe OSAHS with pectus excavatum: a case report.
- Author:
Wei MA
;
Jinfeng WANG
;
Yuping XIE
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Adenoids;
pathology;
Child;
Funnel Chest;
diagnosis;
Humans;
Hypertrophy;
Palatine Tonsil;
pathology;
Polysomnography;
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive;
diagnosis;
Snoring;
Tonsillectomy
- From:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2016;30(5):407-409
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The primary etiopathology of pediatric OSAHS includes tonsil or adenoid hypertrophy. Severe OSAHS contributes to or aggravates thoracic deformity, which is rarely reported. In the current report, This children sleep snoring more than 4 years, increasing with thoracic severe depression during sleep 2 days. Clinical examination indicated tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy, and polysomnography revealed OSAHS . The symptoms of OSAHS and severe inhalation-related sternum depression disappeared rapidly after tonsillectomy. Our findings indicated that OSAHS were the major causes underlying funnel chest in children. The rarity of the incidence may result in missed diagnosis or misdiagnosis. Polysomnography was recommended for the child diagnosed with funnel chest accompanied by upper airway stenosis.
