SAPHO syndrome associated with recurrent sinus infection: Case report [Tekrarlayan sinus enfeksiyonu ile i·lişkili SAPHO sendromu]

Abstract

The SAPHO syndrome (synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, osteomyelitis) is a rare painful disorder, usually with a favorable long-term prognosis. This syndrome consists of a group of bone and joint abnormalities and skin lesions. Its etiology remains unclear, and various treatment regimens frequently fail to control the disease. A 46 year-old female presented with pustuler psoriasis, anterior chest wall and back pain and was diagnosed as SAPHO syndrome. It is suggested that SAPHO syndrome in this case was associated with recurrent sinus infections. Copyright © 2007 by Türk Tibbi Rehabilitasyon Kurumu Dernegi