Mondor's disease a forgotten cause of anterior chest pain

A 50-yaer-old woman sought a rheumatological consultation for anterior chest pain of three weeks duration. The diagnosis of superficial phlebitis of the anterior chest wall [Mondor's disease] was made. This was confirmed thereafter by the pathological report. She was treated with a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug Oxyphenylbutazone [Tanderil] and made a prompt recovery