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.
Vaccaro
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M
Institute of Dermatology, University of Messina, Italy, Institute of Radiological Sciences, University of Messina, Italy. Mario.Vaccaro@unime.it
Borgia
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Guarneri
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F
Blandino
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A
Cannavò
S P
SP
Guarneri
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B
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