title: SAPHO syndrome: misdiagnosed and operated.
abstract: SAPHO is a rare disorder that results in synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis and osteitis. Patients with this syndrome typically present with musculoskeletal complaints, frequently localized to the anterior chest wall. However, diagnosis can be difficult in case of involvement of only one symptomatic bone without skin lesions. Awareness of SAPHO syndrome is necessary for accurate diagnosis and to prevent inappropriate and unnecessary treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul-TURKEY. evrimkaradag4@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Evrim
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Karadag-Saygi
authors.forename: O Hakan
authors.initials: OH
authors.lastname: Gunduz
authors.forename: Gulistan
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gumrukcu
authors.forename: Gulseren
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Akyuz
mesh_terms: D020083:Acquired Hyperostosis Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015218:Hyperostosis, Sternocostoclavicular / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged