Successful treatment of pustulotic arthro-osteitis (Sonozaki syndrome) with systemic cyclosporin.
Pustulotic arthro-osteitis, first described by Sonozaki, is a relatively rare disorder, the prevalence of which is probably underestimated in dermatological literature; its early recognition can prevent misdiagnosis, unnecessary surgery, and the use of prolonged and ineffective antibiotic treatment.
Institute of Dermatology, University of Messina, Italy, Institute of Radiological Sciences, University of Messina, Italy. Mario.Vaccaro@unime.it
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D015535:Arthritis, Psoriatic / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016572:Cyclosporine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D016572:Cyclosporine