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Sapho Syndrome Orphanet

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Location: http://www.orpha.net/data/patho/GB/uk-sapho.pdf

Description: Review by Prof. Fritz Schilling Definition - SAPHO syndrome is a disease combining osseaous and articular manifestations associated with skin manifestations. Three diagnostic criteria characterize SAPHO sydrome: 1. multifocal osteitis with or without skin manifestations 2. Sterile acute or chronic joint inflammation associateted with either pustules or psoriasis of thepalms and soles, or acne, or hidradenitis 3. Sterile osteitis in the presence of either psoriasis or acne One of these criteria is sufficient for the diagnosis of SAPHO

Type: Lecture/Presentation
Author/Contact: Prof. Fritz Schilling
Institution: Universitat Mainz
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Language: English

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Added: Mon Nov 27 2006