Chest pain caused by multiple exostoses of the ribs: A case report and a review of literature

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World Journal of Orthopedics

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World J Orthop. May 18, 2017; 8(5): 436-440
Published online May 18, 2017. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v8.i5.436

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Figure 1 Thoracoscopic findings. Exostosis originating from the costochondral junction of the ribs, with the tip adjacent to the pericardium. The thickening of the pericardium and pleura was caused by scratching with the exostosis during respiratory movements and cardiac pulsations.

Citation: Mazza D, Fabbri M, Calderaro C, Iorio C, Labianca L, Poggi C, Turturro F, Montanaro A, Ferretti A. Chest pain caused by multiple exostoses of the ribs: A case report and a review of literature. World J Orthop 2017; 8(5): 436-440
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v8.i5.436

Mazza D, Fabbri M, Calderaro C, Iorio C, Labianca L, Poggi C, Turturro F, Montanaro A, Ferretti A. Chest pain caused by multiple exostoses of the ribs: A case report and a review of literature. World J Orthop 2017; 8(5): 436-440 [PMID: 28567348 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v8.i5.436]

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