Hyperostosis

What is SAPHO? What does the ‘H’ stand for, again? This episode explores some basics about the condition and delves into the history of how this disease came to be.

Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, osteomyelitis — collectively known as SAPHO syndrome — in pustular psoriasis remains for most rheumatologists a rare enigma with an unclear pathogenesis, according to Philip Helliwell, PhD, DM, BM BCh, FRCP, MA, of the University of Leeds.