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Slipping rib syndrome (SRS) causes debilitating chest and abdominal pain due to rib hypermobility. Early diagnosis in adolescents is crucial to avoid unnecessary medical investigations.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical diagnostics
  • Symptomatology
  • Adolescent medicine

Background:

  • Slipping rib syndrome (SRS) is an underdiagnosed cause of chest and abdominal pain.
  • It results from hypermobility of the anterior costal cartilages of the false ribs (8th-10th).

Observation:

  • SRS is more common in adults but recognized in adolescents.
  • Delayed diagnosis can lead to extensive, unnecessary investigations for patients.
  • A case is presented of a 14-year-old girl with chronic thoracic pain diagnosed with SRS.

Findings:

  • The 8th-10th ribs slip under the rib above, causing pain.
  • Persistent thoracic pain in adolescents may indicate SRS.
  • Clinical awareness is vital for timely SRS diagnosis.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider SRS in adolescents with persistent thoracic pain.
  • Recognizing SRS can prevent prolonged and unnecessary diagnostic workups.
  • Familiarity with SRS improves adolescent pain management.