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sapho syndrome		Syndrome consisting of synovitis, acne, palmoplantar pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis (SAPHO). The most common site of the disease is the upper anterior chest wall, characterized by predominantly osteosclerotic lesions, hyperostosis, and arthritis of the adjacent joints. The association of sterile inflammatory bone lesions and neutrophilic skin eruptions is indicative of this syndrome. [ Articles | Books | Images | Discussion groups ]
Additional comments : (Acquired Hyperostosis Syndrome) SAPHO syndrome is an acronym for a cluster of clinical manifestations including synovitis, acne, palmoplantar pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis. PD Robins, MP Blake, PS Robinson - Clin Nucl Med, 1998 Generally SAPHO syndrome is more common in the paediatric age group, but it can occur at any stage from childhood to adulthood. VIMJ Volumes, IMJ Archives The SAPHO syndrome is observed primarily in children and young adults. The clinical presentation includes pain, swelling, and tenderness of the affected areas. P Kopterides, D Pikazis, C Koufos - Arthritis & Rheumatism, 2004 S - 1 2 3 4 5

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