| A Case of SAPHO Syndrome with Hyperostosis of the Ulna |
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Jung Yun Bae1, Sang Hyun Lee2, Hyun Chang Ko3, Chankue Park4, Sang Woo Kang1, Sang Ho Kwak1 |
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea. shkwak2013@gmail.com
2Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.
3Department of Dermatology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea.
4Department of Radiology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea. |
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Received: 26 March 2019 • Revised: 23 August 2019 • Accepted: 1 September 2019 |
| Abstract |
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SAPHO syndrome is a rare disease comprising of synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis and osteoarticular manifestations usually involve anterior chest wall, spine, or pelvis. Among these features, hyperostosis of long bone was rarely reported on the upper extremity. The present case is about a 49-year-old male with painful hyperostosis of his ulna, diagnosed with SAPHO syndrome. The diagnostic process and the progress after two years are described. |
| Key Words:
SAPHO syndrome, Hyperostosis, Ulna |
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