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Arch Hand Microsurg.  2019 Dec;24(4):351-357. 10.12790/ahm.2019.24.4.351.

A Case of SAPHO Syndrome with Hyperostosis of the Ulna

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea. shkwak2013@gmail.com
  • 2Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.
  • 3Department of Dermatology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea.
  • 4Department of Radiology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea.

Abstract

SAPHO syndrome is a rare disease comprising of synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis and osteoarticular manifestations usually involve anterior chest wall, spine, or pelvis. Among these features, hyperostosis of long bone was rarely reported on the upper extremity. The present case is about a 49-year-old male with painful hyperostosis of his ulna, diagnosed with SAPHO syndrome. The diagnostic process and the progress after two years are described.

Keyword

SAPHO syndrome; Hyperostosis; Ulna

MeSH Terms

Acne Vulgaris
Acquired Hyperostosis Syndrome*
Humans
Hyperostosis*
Male
Middle Aged
Osteitis
Pelvis
Rare Diseases
Spine
Synovitis
Thoracic Wall
Ulna*
Upper Extremity
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