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Clinical analysis of 16 cases with SAPHO syndrome
Fengchun Zhang
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Abstract
The clinical data of 16 patients with synovitis,acne,pustulosis,hypemstosis,osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome were retrospectively analyzed.There were 7 men and 9 women with a mean age of (38 ± 11) years at onset and middle-aged females predominated.The most common clinical manifestations were palmoplantar pustulosis and osteoarticular disease involving anterior chest wall,spondylarthrilides and shoulder joint.ECT was the sensitive imaging examination for SAPHO syndrome.Combined treatment can alleviate symptoms of the disease.
Key words:
Acquired hyperostosis syndrome; Diagnosis; Therapy