Chondritis is inflammation of
cartilage
Cartilage is a resilient and smooth type of connective tissue. Semi-transparent and non-porous, it is usually covered by a tough and fibrous membrane called perichondrium. In tetrapods, it covers and protects the ends of long bones at the joints ...
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It takes several forms,
osteochondritis,
costochondritis
Costochondritis, also known as chest wall pain syndrome or costosternal syndrome, is a benign inflammation of the upper Costochondral joint, costochondral (rib to cartilage) and costosternal joint, sternocostal (cartilage to sternum) joints. 90% ...
, and
relapsing polychondritis among them. Costochondritis is notable for feeling like a heart attack.
See also
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Chondropathy
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Chondrolysis
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Perichondritis, commonly involving the outer ear
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Relapsing polychondritis
References
Rheumatology
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