Tietze Syndrome as a Cause of Chest Pain in the Post-COVID-19 Period

Abstract

Tietze syndrome is a rare disease. It is mainly characterized by chest pain caused by a unilateral and monoarticular lesion of the second-fifth costal joints. Tietze syndrome is one of the potential complications in the post-COVID-19 period. It is one of the differential diagnoses for non-ischemic chest pain. With early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, this syndrome is easily manageable. The authors present a case of a 38-year-old male who had been diagnosed with Tietze syndrome in the post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) period.

Tietze Syndrome in a 41-Year-Old Patient Without Significant Comorbidities

“…The etiology and mechanism remain largely unknown, although hypotheses suggest microtrauma from repetitive coughing and vomiting. Notably, recent research has shown Tietze syndrome in some patients after COVID-19 infection [3]. Differential diagnosis primarily includes costochondritis; despite its benign nature, Tietze syndrome can cause significant discomfort and mimic more serious conditions such as acute myocardial infarction.…”