SAPHO syndrome with mandibular manifestation

SAPHO syndrome with mandibular manifestation.

To cite: Baba A, Ojiri H, Takahashi S, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2015213401 DESCRIPTIONF A 47-year-old man was referred to our hospital due to symptoms of trismus and exacerbation of palmoplantar pustulosis. He had been presenting, for 20 years, with refractory and recurrent mandibular osteomyelitis accompanied by palmoplantar pustulos...

Mandibular Involvement in Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis Associated with SAPHO Syndrome

Introduction: SAPHO syndrome is defined as the association of a group of rare sterile osteoarticular disorders and inflammatory skin diseases whose etiology, although not yet determined, probably involves genetic, immunological and infectious mechanisms. The recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis, an inflammatory disease, can be associated with this syndrome even as a single event.  Case Report:...

Mandibular Involvement in Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis Associated with SAPHO Syndrome

Introduction SAPHO syndrome is defined as the association of a group of rare sterile osteoarticular disorders and inflammatory skin diseases whose etiology, although not yet determined, probably involves genetic, immunological and infectious mechanisms. The recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis, an inflammatory disease, can be associated with this syndrome even as a single event. Case Report A c...

SAPHO Syndrome

SAPHO syndrome treated with pamidronate.

A middle aged man presented with a 4 year history of painful swelling of both knees and pustular acne on his back. The MRI scan of the knees showed gross synovitis, so did the histopathology of the synovium. A diagnosis of SAPHO syndrome was made and he was treated with IV pamidronate. His pain reduced and acne completely cleared up on therapy. A dermatologist has rarely made a diagnosis of SAP...