Radiological diagnosis and therapy of chest pain
Kutzner, J.; Ernst, H.
Münchener Medizinische Wochenschrift 122(20): 753-754
1980
ISSN/ISBN: 0341-3098 PMID: 6156411 Document Number: 155748
The causes and localization of chest pain are numerous. They can derive from infections, traumas, or tumors. Possible sites of origin are: skeletal portions vertebral column, ribs, and sternum, as well as mediastinum and pleura. In women, occurrence tends to be cyclic and affect the mamma region. Radiological diagnosis includes radiography, nuclear techniques as well as whole body computer-tomography. Radiation therapy is indicated in cases of mediastinal tumor formation. Radiation of painful osteolytic vertebral metastases and rib destructions proves to be an efficient palliative measure.