Awadh NI, Gorial FI, Al-Obaidi AD, Hashim HT, Al-Obaidi MN, Hammadi RA. Unusual cause of inflammatory backache: SAPHO syndrome.
Int J Rheum Dis 2024;
27:e14878. [PMID:
37592395 DOI:
10.1111/1756-185x.14878]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
Abstract
Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis (SAPHO) is a rare chronic inflammatory disease that develops in adults. We present a case of SAPHO syndrome in a 37-year-old male presenting with gradually worsening back and neck pain for a 7-year period. The episodes were preceded by a history of pustular skin eruptions, which first appeared on the upper trunk and then involved his face and were pustular and scarring. The purpose of presenting this case report from Iraq is to raise awareness about this rare condition, which is frequently misdiagnosed and under-recognized.
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