SAPHO syndrome presenting as septic arthritis in the hip.
We report the case of a young female presenting to our care with right hip pain. Initially treated as a septic arthritis, there was no response to antibiotic treatment. Further clinical and radiological investigation showed signs of SAPHO syndrome. This is a syndrome characterised by the variable presentation of synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis and osteitis. The patient subsequently settled on conservative management and made a full recovery.
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Department of Orthopaedics, Merlin Park Hospital, Galway, Republic of Ireland. damianoconnor@eircom.net
Ridha
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Roche
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O'Sullivan
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D020083:Acquired Hyperostosis Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D000328:Adult; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal