title: Tietze's syndrome: a case report and topical methods in diagnostic imaging.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Radiology Service, Asola Hospital, Local Health Authority USSL 45, Italy.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Antico
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Ghidotti
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Allegri
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Esposito
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gentile
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D005710:Gallium Radioisotopes; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013669:Technetium Tc 99m Medronate; D013991:Tietze's Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D005710:Gallium Radioisotopes; D013669:Technetium Tc 99m Medronate