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ArticleCureus2024

Tietze Syndrome in a 41-Year-Old Patient Without Significant Comorbidities.

Berley Alphonse, Michelande Elien, Walter Jean-Jacques, Ricarven Ovil

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors.

Berley AlphonseInternal Medicine, University Notre Dame of Haiti, Port-au-Prince, HTI.
Michelande ElienPublic Health, Montreal University, Montreal, CAN.
Walter Jean-JacquesOrthopaedics, Hôpital Sainte Therese, Hinche, HTI.
Ricarven OvilMedicine, University Notre Dame of Haiti, Port-au-Prince, HTI.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Tietze syndrome is a relatively uncommon condition characterized by painful swelling localized in the costo-sternal, sternoclavicular, or costochondral joints. Despite its benign nature, Tietze syndrome can mimic more serious conditions, necessitating thorough evaluation and exclusion of differential diagnoses. Management typically involves non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and corticosteroid therapy, with surgical intervention reserved for refractory cases. This case of a 41-year-old athlete underscores the importance of considering Tietze syndrome in the differential diagnosis of acute chest pain, especially in younger individuals without significant comorbidities. By raising awareness and sharing our experience, we aim to contribute to improved recognition and management of this condition, ultimately enhancing patient care outcomes.

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acute joint paincorticosteroid treatmenttietze syndromeyoung adult maleyoung athlete

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PMCPMC11146659

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