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Sternocostoclavicular hyperostosis
M Saghafi1, M J Henderson, W W Buchanan
1Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism
|February 1, 1993
Summary
Sternocostoclavicular hyperostosis, a chronic chest wall inflammation, causes painful swelling. This review examines 251 cases, detailing clinical, laboratory, and radiological findings of this rare arthro-osteitis.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology and Osteology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Sternocostoclavicular hyperostosis (SCH) is a chronic arthro-osteitis primarily affecting juxtasternal structures.
- It presents clinically with painful swelling of the upper anterior chest wall.
Observation:
- SCH is occasionally associated with pustulosis palmaris and plantaris.
- Pathological findings include osteitis, periostitis, and new bone formation in periarticular structures.
Findings:
- This review analyzes clinical, laboratory, and radiological data from 251 reported cases of SCH.
- Two illustrative patient cases are presented in detail.
Implications:
- Understanding SCH's diverse manifestations aids in accurate diagnosis and management.
- Further research into the association between SCH and palmoplantar pustulosis is warranted.