Abstract
Six patients with clinical features suggestive of Tietze syndrome had a thoracic computed tomographic (CT) examination following a normal plain film or tomographic examination (or both) of the affected costochondral junction. A chest wall mass was excluded in all six patients. The CT findings included enlargement of the costal cartilage at the site of complaint (two patients), ventral angulation of the involved costal cartilage (two patients), and normal anatomy of the costochondral junction (two patients). Exclusion of a chest wall mass by CT may obviate the need for operative intervention.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 20-23 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of computer assisted tomography |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1984 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Computed tomography
- Tietze syndrome
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging