Sternocostoclavicular hyperostosis or pustulotic arthroosteitis
Prevo, R.L.; Rasker, J.J.; Kruijsen, M.W.
Journal of Rheumatology 16(12): 1602-1605
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0315-162X PMID: 2625694 Document Number: 329002
We describe a 68-year-old woman who had suffered pain, swelling, heat, and redness in the region of both clavicles for the last 2 years. Her erythrocyte sedimentation rate was markedly elevated; tests for rheumatoid factor were negative. At surgical exploration, ankylosis of the sternoclavicular joints, especially on the left side, was found. Biopsy revealed chronic nonspecific inflammation with new bone formation, consistent with the diagnosis of sternocostoclavicular hyperostosis or pustulotic arthroosteitis.