[The synovitis-acne-pustulosis-hyperostosis-osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome, a rare extra-digestive manifestation of Crohn's disease. Presentation of 1 case and review of the literature]

Gastroenterol Clin Biol. 1998 Feb;22(2):240-3.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report the case of a 33-year-old man with a severe Crohn's disease since the age of sixteen. He presented with acne and palmoplantar pustulosis associated with a right knee synovitis. Investigations revealed a major axial bone condensation. The association synovitis-acne-pustulosis-hyperostosis-osteitis leaded to the diagnosis of SAPHO syndrome associated with Crohn's disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acne Vulgaris / etiology*
  • Adult
  • Crohn Disease / complications*
  • Humans
  • Hyperostosis / etiology*
  • Male
  • Osteitis / etiology*
  • Psoriasis / etiology*
  • Synovitis / etiology*