Problem description: A few days ago, the company’s physical examination revealed that I had rib cartilage. What should I do to further confirm the condition?
Question date: 2020-11-18
Patient information: Age: 50 Gender: Female
Costochondritis needs X-ray , B-ultrasound, CT and other examinations.
Ribochondritis is more common in young women, and it is more common in the elderly. The main diagnosis is based on clinical symptoms and local signs, and should be accompanied by auxiliary examinations. The specific examination items include: X-ray: help to rule out chest lesions, rib osteomyelitis, chest wall tuberculosis; B-ultrasound: can show swelling of costal cartilage And its structural modification, it is easy to compare bilaterally to observe swelling changes; perform biopsy to exclude other diseases; CT: show cartilage swelling and ossification well; MRI: can show the activity of bone, synovium, cartilage and bone marrow Inflammation changes, high sensitivity and specificity; laboratory tests: including blood routine, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, blood calcium, blood phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase, etc.
Suggestion: Maintain air circulation in life, take part in more moderate physical exercises, prevent cold, and reduce strenuous activities of upper limbs and chest.
Recommendations are for reference only. If the problem is serious, please go to the hospital for detailed inspection