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What is the primary symptom of costochondritis?

Pain in the upper costochondral and sternocostal joints (correct)

Swelling of the costal cartilage

Shortness of breath

Fever and chills

How is costochondritis differentiated from Tietze syndrome?

By the presence of fever in costochondritis

By the presence of sharp stabbing pain in costochondritis

By the location of swelling in the costal cartilage (correct)

By pain being present on both sides in Tietze syndrome

What is believed to be the cause of costochondritis?

Autoimmune reaction

Infectious factor

Muscle strain

Repetitive minor trauma (correct)

How is costochondritis diagnosed?

Predominantly clinical based on physical examination and medical history Signup and view all the answers

How is persistent discomfort from costochondritis managed?

Intercostal nerve blocking injection with corticosteroids and local anesthetic Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the primary cause of costochondritis?

Repetitive minor trauma Signup and view all the answers

How common is chest pain as a symptom of costochondritis in emergency department presentations?

It is present in 90% of cases of costochondritis Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Tietze syndrome from costochondritis?

Swelling of the costal cartilage Signup and view all the answers

How is costochondritis primarily diagnosed?

Predominantly clinical and based on physical examination and medical history Signup and view all the answers

In cases with persistent discomfort, what treatment option may be considered for management of costochondritis?