STERNOCOSTOCLAVICULAR HYPEROSTOSIS - CASE PRESENTATION AND DIFFERENTIAL-DIAGNOSIS

Sternocostoclavicular hyperostosis (SCCH) is a disorder related to col lagenoses. SCCH is typically characterised by the triad of swelling of the sternoclavicular and/or sternocostal joints of the first or secon d rib, palmar and plantar pustulosis (PPP), only limited elevation of inflammation indicating laboratory parameters. Till today the etiology is unclear and no causal therapy is known. Symptomatic treatment cons ists of administration of NSAID and cortisone, irradiation and even li mited resection of the clavicle and rib.