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- $Title{Tietze Syndrome}
- $Subject{Tietze Syndrome Chondropathia Tuberosa Costochondral Junction
- Syndrome Spinal Root Pain Chest Wall Syndrome Costal Chondritis
- (Costochondritis) }
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- Copyright (C) 1989, 1990 National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.
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- 637:
- Tietze Syndrome
-
- ** IMPORTANT **
- It is possible that the main title of this article (Tietze Syndrome) is
- not the name you expected. Please check the SYNONYM list to find the
- alternate names and disorder subdivisions covered by this article.
-
- Synonyms
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- Chondropathia Tuberosa
- Costochondral Junction Syndrome
-
- Information on the following conditions can be found in the Related
- Disorders section of this report:
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- Spinal Root Pain
- Chest Wall Syndrome
- Costal Chondritis (Costochondritis)
-
- General Discussion
-
- ** REMINDER **
- The information contained in the Rare Disease Database is provided for
- educational purposes only. It should not be used for diagnostic or treatment
- purposes. If you wish to obtain more information about this disorder, please
- contact your physician and/or the agencies listed in the "Resources" section
- of this report.
-
- Tietze Syndrome is characterized by pain in the chest wall and a firm,
- spindle-shaped swelling in the cartilage of one or more of the upper ribs.
-
- Symptoms
-
- Tietze Syndrome is characterized by mild to severe localized pain and
- tenderness in one or more of the upper four ribs. A firm, spindle-shaped
- swelling occurs in the cartilage of these ribs. An aching, gripping, sharp,
- dull, or neuralgic pain occurs in this area. The pain usually subsides after
- several weeks or months, but the swelling may persist.
-
- Causes
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- The exact cause of Tietze Syndrome is not known.
-
- Affected Population
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- Tietze Syndrome usually affects older children and young adults. Males and
- females are affected in equal numbers.
-
- Related Disorders
-
- Symptoms of the following conditions can resemble those of Tietze Syndrome.
- Comparisons may be useful for a differential diagnosis:
-
- Spinal Root lesions or compression can cause chest pain in the form of a
- deep, boring, aching discomfort, or a sharp sudden and piercing pain. This
- pain usually occurs after sudden movement of the body, such as sneezing,
- coughing, laughing or straining.
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- Chest Wall Pain is a term given to several conditions characterized by
- anterior chest pain. A dull, aching pain occurs which varies in response to
- strain, inflammation, malposition or infiltration of muscles, ligaments,
- cartilage, or bones in the chest wall. Irritation of a nerve root from the
- neck or upper spine, or a fractured rib, can also cause chest wall pain.
- Treatment is aimed at the underlying cause of the pain. Tietze Syndrome is
- part of this group of painful conditions.
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- Costal Chondritis or Costochondritis is the inflammation of the cartilage
- part of the rib. It may affect one or more rib (costal) cartilages. It is
- characterized by pain of the chest wall which may radiate. The local
- swelling that is typical of Tietze Syndrome is absent in Costal Chondritis.
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- Therapies: Standard
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- Treatment for Tietze Syndrome consists of rest, local heat, and pain
- medication. Usually the pain subsides after several weeks or months, but the
- palpable swellings may persist for some time.
-
- Therapies: Investigational
-
- This disease entry is based upon medical information available through July
- 1990. Since NORD's resources are limited, it is not possible to keep every
- entry in the Rare Disease Database completely current and accurate. Please
- check with the agencies listed in the Resources section for the most current
- information about this disorder.
-
- Resources
-
- For more information on Tietze Syndrome, please contact:
-
- National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
- P.O. Box 8923
- New Fairfield, CT 06812-1783
- (203) 746-6518
-
- The National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
- Information Clearinghouse
- Box AMS
- Bethesda, MD 20892
- (301) 495-4484
-
- References
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- CLINICAL EXPERIENCE OF DRUG TREATMENTS FOR MASTALGIA: J.K. Pye, et al.;
- Lancet (August 17, 1985: issue 2(8451)). Pp. 373-377.
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- MUSCULOSKELETAL CHEST WALL PAIN: A.G. Fam, et al.; Canadian Med Assoc
- Journal (September 1, 1985: issue 133(5)). Pp. 379-389.
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- INTERNAL MEDICINE, 2nd ed.: Jay H. Stein, et al, eds; Little, Brown,
- 1987. P. 610.
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-