No specific care is indicated for this condition. Laboratory studies such as chromosome studies , enzyme assays, X-rays, or metabolic studies may be ordered to confirm the presence of a suspected disorder. No specific therapy is needed. Surgery is cosmetic. This cosmetic condition can be surgically repaired.
Surgery can simply remove excessive cartilage tissue, resulting in a normal chest shape.
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