Uncommon etiology of an anterior chest wall mass.
A rare but important constellation of musculoskeletal and cutaneous symptoms, including synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis, has recently been designated the SAPHO syndrome. The exact etiology is unknown, although various infectious agents have been proposed. The most common site of osteoarticular involvement is the sternoclavicular joint, and therefore, recognition of this syndrome and appropriate workup and management is crucial in the differential diagnosis of an anterior chest wall mass.
Department of Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York 10019, USA. gschwart@chpnet.org
Gary S
GS
Schwartz
Liliana
L
Rios
Tracy
T
Zivin-Tutela
Faiz Y
FY
Bhora
Cliff P
CP
Connery
D020083:Acquired Hyperostosis Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D013247:Sternoclavicular Joint; D035441:Thoracic Wall