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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
Published online May 18, 2017. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v8.i5.436
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
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v8/i5/436.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v8.i5.436