Imaging of the Sternocostoclavicular Region

Review of the normal histopathologic anatomy, imaging techniques and diagnostic findings for a broad spectrum of clinical problems, including a classification of inflammatory syndromes previously described under several different terms. It is the first textbook to describe the imaging of all anterior chest wall disorders. The book includes a description of the different anterior chest wall syndromes and a logical classification of the disorders and reviews the normal histopathologic anatomy, imaging techniques and diagnostic findings in a broad spectrum of clinical problems. The book is intended for radiologists, rheumatologists, orthopedic surgeons and oncologists.

Development of the Sternocostoclavicular Region.- Bones, Cartilages and Joints.- Normal Anatomy and Variants.- Bones and Cartilages.- Sternoclavicular Joints.- Biomechanics of the Sternocostoclavicular Region.- Biomechanics of Joints and Cartilages.- Imaging Techniques and Procedures.- Conventional Radiography and Tomography.- Computed Tomography.- Magnetic Resonance Imaging.- Ultrasonography.- Radionuclide Imaging.- Clinical Problems.- Congenital and Developmental Abnormalities.- Traumatic and Post-traumatic Disorders.- Seronegative Arthritis and Sternocostoclavicular Syndromes.- Predominant Osseous Inflammatory Lesions.- Other Rheumatic Inflammatory Disorders.- Degenerative Joint Disorders, Including Condensing Osteitis.- Infectious Disorders.- Primary Bone Tumours.- Other Malignant Disorders.- Miscellaneous Disorders.