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Sternocostoclavicular hyperostosis presenting with thoracic sinus formation

G E Wilson1, C C Evans

  • 1Cardiothoracic Centre, Liverpool, UK.

Thorax
|May 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Sternocostoclavicular hyperostosis (SCCH), a rare chest condition in Western Europe, presents with progressive pain and swelling. This case highlights SCCH diagnosis in a patient with chronic discharging sinuses over the clavicles.

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Area of Science:

  • Osteology
  • Rheumatology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Sternocostoclavicular hyperostosis (SCCH) is a rare, chronic inflammatory condition affecting the sternoclavicular joints and adjacent bone.
  • While well-documented in Japanese literature, SCCH is infrequently reported in Western European populations.
  • The condition typically manifests as progressive pain and swelling in the anterior chest wall.

Observation:

  • A case study involving a patient with bilateral chronic discharging sinuses over the anterior clavicular regions is presented.
  • These sinuses are unusual manifestations for sternocostoclavicular hyperostosis.
  • The patient's presentation prompted diagnostic investigation.

Findings:

  • The clinical presentation, including bilateral chronic discharging sinuses, was ultimately diagnosed as sternocostoclavicular hyperostosis (SCCH).
  • This finding expands the known clinical spectrum of SCCH, particularly in non-Japanese individuals.
  • The diagnosis was confirmed despite the atypical sinus involvement.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering SCCH in the differential diagnosis of chronic chest wall pain and swelling, even with unusual presentations like discharging sinuses.
  • It suggests that SCCH may be underdiagnosed in Western Europe due to its rarity and varied clinical manifestations.
  • Further research is warranted to understand the prevalence and diverse presentations of SCCH globally.

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