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SAPHO syndrome is a dermatological, musculoskeletal and rheumatological spectrum consisting of Synovitis, Acne, Pustulosis, Hyperostosis and Osteitis. SAPHO is commonly seen in children and young to middle-age adults, but it… Click to show full abstract
SAPHO syndrome is a dermatological, musculoskeletal and rheumatological spectrum consisting of Synovitis, Acne, Pustulosis, Hyperostosis and Osteitis. SAPHO is commonly seen in children and young to middle-age adults, but it can present at any age. It is a rare disease that often has a delayed diagnosis due to the varying clinical manifestations. Especially concerning the adolescent population, common symptoms like acne and bone/joint pain could be misinterpreted as pubertal changes. The patient is a 19-year-old Pakistani male being treated under palliative care for SAPHO syndrome. At the age …
Journal Title: Pediatrics
Year Published: 2018
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