case of recurrent left knee swelling with sterile aspirate

Chondrocalcinosis and Menicial injuries are both common findings on knee X ray and MRI [magnetic resonance Imaging] respectively. When both findings coexist in the setting of a painful knee effusion, they can lead to a diagnostic dilemma which is not always easy to sort out. This case report describes such a situation

Tietze Syndrome Revisited

Tietze syndrome is a rare condition. It is sometimes classified as a seronegative arthropathy

Its importance lies in the fact that it is often confused with costochondritis and ischaemic heart disease [much more common conditions] even though it is a distinct clinical entity

This article reviews the current concepts regarding this disease