Definition:
Idiopathic painful nonsuppurative swellings of one or more costal cartilages, especially of the second rib. The anterior chest pain may mimic that of coronary artery disease. (Dorland, 27th ed.)
Synonym(s):
Chondritis, Costal /
Costal Chondritis /
Chondritides, Costal /
Costal Chondritides /