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Precordial catch syndrome
Other namesTexidor's twinge[1]
One of the areas more commonly affected in precordial catch syndrome[1]
SpecialtyPediatrics, family medicine
SymptomsSharp, stabbing chest pain in a small area[1]
Usual onsetSudden[1]
Duration30 seconds to 3 minutes[1]
CausesUnclear[1]
Differential diagnosisAngina, pericarditis, pleurisy, chest trauma[1]
TreatmentReassurance[1]
PrognosisGood[1]
FrequencyRelatively common[1]

Precordial catch syndrome (PCS) is a non-serious condition in which there are sharp stabbing pains in the chest. These typically get worse with inhaling and occur within a small area. Spells of pain usually last less than a few minutes. Typically it begins at rest and other symptoms are absent. Concerns about the condition may result in anxiety.[1]

The underlying cause is unclear. Some believe the pain may be from the chest wall or irritation of an intercostal nerve.[1][2] Risk factors include psychological stress.[2] The pain is not due to the heart. Diagnosis is based on the symptoms. Other conditions that may produce similar symptoms include angina, pericarditis, pleurisy, and chest trauma.[1]

Treatment is usually via reassurance, as the pain generally resolves without any specific treatment. Precordial catch syndrome is relatively common, and children between the ages of 6 and 12 are most commonly affected. Males and females are affected equally.[1] It is less common in adults.[2] The condition has been described since at least 1893.[3]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Gumbiner CH (January 2003). "Precordial catch syndrome". Southern Medical Journal. 96 (1): 38–41. doi:10.1097/00007611-200301000-00011. PMID 12602711.
  2. ^ a b c McMorran, Jim. "Precordial catch syndrome (PCS)". General Practice Notebook. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference Huchard1893 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

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