Computed Tomography of Partial Unilateral Agenesis of the Pectoralis Muscles

Abstract

Abstract

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.