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SAPHO syndrome complicated by multiple venous thrombosis of left lower limb: A case report and literature review.

Leqing LiMengmeng DuHeng XuXiu-Juan HouXiujuan Hou
Published in: International journal of rheumatic diseases (2023)
Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome is an uncommon clinical syndrome with the signs of skin problems and osteoarthropathy as its main features. The pathogenesis of SAPHO syndrome has not been fully elucidated, and multiple complications may be present, including thrombosis. A 39-year-old male patient was diagnosed with SAPHO syndrome, complicated by multiple venous thrombosis of the left lower limb. We conducted a brief review of the current available literature on thrombosis in patients with SAPHO syndrome and speculated that the presence of lower extremity thrombosis in this patient with SAPHO syndrome may be related to physiological structure or antiphospholipid syndrome. Whether positive lupus anticoagulant has an effect on thrombosis in patients with SAPHO syndrome remains to be investigated.
Keyphrases
  • case report
  • lower limb
  • pulmonary embolism
  • systematic review
  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • high resolution
  • venous thromboembolism