SAPHO syndrome in an adult with ulcerative colitis responsive to intravenous pamidronate: a case report and review of the literature

Rheumatol Int. 2010 Jun;30(8):1085-8. doi: 10.1007/s00296-009-1021-5. Epub 2009 Jun 24.

Abstract

Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome is a rare group of sterile, inflammatory osteoarticular disorders classically associated with skin lesions. It is occasionally associated with enteropathic disease such as ulcerative colitis. We present a 39-year-old patient with chronic ulcerative colitis who developed enteropathic SAPHO and responded well to pamidronate. We discuss the clinicopathological features with particular attention to bone pathology, and perform a literature review of this fascinating syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Hyperostosis Syndrome / complications
  • Acquired Hyperostosis Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Acquired Hyperostosis Syndrome / drug therapy*
  • Adult
  • Bone Density Conservation Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Colitis, Ulcerative / complications*
  • Colitis, Ulcerative / diagnosis*
  • Diphosphonates / administration & dosage*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intravenous
  • Pamidronate
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Bone Density Conservation Agents
  • Diphosphonates
  • Pamidronate