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Words

• Chondropathia Tuberosa
• Costochondral Joint Disorder

Condition Class

• Costosternal Chondrodynia

General Discussion
Tietze syndrome is a rare, inflammatory problem defined by upper body discomfort and swelling of the cartilage material of one or more of the upper ribs (costochondral joint). Beginning of pain may be progressive or unexpected as well as could infect impact the arms and/or shoulders. Tietze syndrome is taken into consideration a benign disorder and, in some cases, might settle itself without treatment. The specific cause of Tietze syndrome is not known.