His mother has it and so does one of his brothers (he has two brothers)
2007-05-01 16:37:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Maybe.
The exact mechanism involved in this abnormal bone and cartilage overgrowth is not known, and, to date, no genetic defect is known that is directly responsible for the development of pectus excavatum. Despite the lack of an identifiable genetic marker, the familial occurrence of pectus deformity has been reported in 35% of cases. (I stole that from WebMD)
It looks like it runs in families, but no specific gene has been found that causes it.
You should express this concern to your OB, and you will probably be able to tell on an ultrasound if the baby is affected.
Severe cases may require surgery, but most people with PE do just fine. My husband has it.
2007-05-02 08:24:26 · answer #1 · answered by Pangolin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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My husband has pectus excavatum (sunken chest wall), I am 8 weeks pregnant, will they have it?
His mother has it and so does one of his brothers (he has two brothers)
2015-08-13 04:14:01 · answer #2 · answered by Marna 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a nurse. I would see a doctor to see. But I personally feel that surgery would be best for you. I have had many surgeries (plastic surgery too) and was OK. If you are concerned about payment, they have payment plans these days. I know this is hard for you, but do what you feel is best. I would call and schedule an appointment to ask your doctor about other options available.
2016-03-14 21:35:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
possibly. I have one and so did my dad, but none of my four brothers have it and my nephew does. It is not an X linked gene as that other guy says, the genetic cause has not yet been determined.
Don't worry, it is often assymptomatic and if it does cause problems it is correctable by surgery.
2007-05-01 17:42:57 · answer #4 · answered by Troy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you can get a ship and all become pirates. You already have the sunken chests.
2007-05-01 16:46:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Probably yes, if you have girls; probably not if you have boys.
If you have a boy, your husband will not be giving his X chromosome that he got from his mother, they will get his Y chromosome and your X.
With the girls, they will get his X and your X.
His X is where the gene for pectus is.
2007-05-01 16:48:50 · answer #6 · answered by Lorenzo Steed 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋