Anterior chest wall non-traumatic diseases: a road map for the radiologist

Anterior chest wall non-traumatic diseases: a road map for the radiologist

Authors

  • Susanna Guerrini Unit of Diagnostic Imaging, Department of Radiological Sciences, University of Siena, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Senese, Siena, Italy https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7875-3342
  • Giulio Bagnacci Unit of Diagnostic Imaging, Department of Medical, Surgical and Neuro Sciences and of Radiological Sciences, University of Siena, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Senese, Siena, Italy
  • Antonio Barile Department of Applied Clinical Science and Biotechnology, University of L'Aquila, L’Aquila, Italy https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0253-3583
  • Ernesto La Paglia Unit of Diagnostic Imaging, Humanitas Cellini, Torino, Italy
  • Francesco Gentili Section of Radiology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Parma, Parma, Italy
  • Luca Luzzi Thoracic Surgery Unit, Department of Medical, Surgical and Neuro Sciences, University of Siena, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Senese, Siena, Italy
  • Nicola Giordano Scleroderma Unit, Internal Medicine, Department of Medical, Surgical and Neuro Sciences, University of Siena, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Senese, Siena, Italy
  • Antonella Fioravanti Unit of Rheumatology, Department of Medical, Surgical and Neuro Sciences, University of Siena, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Senese, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
  • Francesca Bellisai Unit of Rheumatology, Department of Medical, Surgical and Neuro Sciences, University of Siena, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Senese, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
  • Luca Cantarini Unit of Rheumatology, Department of Medical, Surgical and Neuro Sciences, University of Siena, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Senese, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
  • Luca Volterrani Unit of Diagnostic Imaging, Department of Medical, Surgical and Neuro Sciences and of Radiological Sciences, University of Siena, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Senese, Siena, Italy
  • Bruno Frediani Unit of Rheumatology, Department of Medical, Surgical and Neuro Sciences, University of Siena, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Senese, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
  • Maria Antonietta Mazzei Unit of Diagnostic Imaging, Department of Medical, Surgical and Neuro Sciences and of Radiological Sciences, University of Siena, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Senese, Siena, Italy

Keywords:

anterior chest wall, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, DECT, sternocostoclavicular joint.

Abstract

The anterior chest wall (AWC) non-traumatic pathologies are largely underestimated, and early detection through imaging is becoming increasingly important. This paper aims to review the major non-traumatic ACW pathologies, with a particular interest in imaging features and differential diagnosis.

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Anterior chest wall non-traumatic diseases: a road map for the radiologist. Acta Biomed [Internet]. 2020 Jul. 13 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];91(8-S):43-50. Available from: https://www.mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/actabiomedica/article/view/9972