Open AccessRenal dysfunction due to hydronephrosis by SAPHO syndrome: a case report
Author(s) -
Kakoki Katsura,
Miyata Yasuyoshi,
Enokizono Mikako,
Uetani Masataka,
Sakai Hideki
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.286
Subject(s) - sapho syndrome , medicine , pustulosis , hyperostosis , hydronephrosis , osteitis , synovitis , pathological , radiology , urinary system , surgery , pathology , osteomyelitis , arthritis
Key Clinical Message Synovitis, Acne, Pustulosis, Hyperostosis, Osteitis ( SAPHO ) syndrome shows varied pathological symptoms. This is the first report of hydronephrosis due to the mechanical compression of bilateral ureters as a result of SAPHO syndrome. From our experience, MRI is the most useful imaging examination to check the upper urinary tract in SAPHO syndrome.