Acquired Hyperostosis Syndrome

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

Syndrome consisting of synovitis, acne, palmoplantar pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis (sapho). The most common site of the disease is the upper anterior chest wall, characterized by predominantly osteosclerotic lesions, hyperostosis, and arthritis of the adjacent joints. The association of sterile inflammatory bone lesions and neutrophilic skin eruptions is indicative of this syndrome.

Synonyms:

Acquired Hyperostosis Syndromes
Hyperostosis Syndrome, Acquired
Hyperostosis Syndromes, Acquired
SAPHO Syndrome
SAPHO Syndromes
Syndrome, Acquired Hyperostosis
Syndrome, SAPHO
Syndromes, Acquired Hyperostosis
Syndromes, SAPHO

Broader Topics:

Osteochondrodysplasias

Narrower Topics:

None

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