Xiphodynia
Xiphodynia or Xiphoidalgia is a rare musculoskeletal syndrome that involves pain and tenderness to the sternum,[1] caused by inflammation of the junction between the sternum and xiphoid process.[2]
| Xiphodynia | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Xiphoidalgia |
| Symptoms | Pain, tenderness, and discomfort in upper abdomen, chest, and throat.[1] |
| Diagnostic method | Based on symptoms after ruling out other possible causes, and palpation of the xiphoid area[1] |
References
- Simpson, J. Keith; Hawken, Erin (2007). "Xiphodynia: A diagnostic conundrum". Chiropractic & Osteopathy. 15 (1): 13. doi:10.1186/1746-1340-15-13. PMC 2045657. PMID 17868466. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- Anderson, Bruce Carl (2006). Office orthopedics for primary care : diagnosis. Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier. p. 138. ISBN 1416022074.
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