Tietze's syndrome: a case report and topical methods in diagnostic imaging.

Monaldi Arch Chest Dis

Radiology Service, Asola Hospital, Local Health Authority USSL 45, Italy.

Published: June 1994

In the present study, we report a recently observed case of Tietze's syndrome. The clinical features of the case and the present methods of diagnostic imaging are discussed. The role and advantages of echography are emphasized, with reference to the syndrome diagnosis and follow-up.

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