Challenges in diagnosis and treatment of a case of SAPHO syndrome in childhood

Abstract

The authors report a case of SAPHO Syndrome, in pediatric age, with a dermatological focus. This entity should be considered in patients who have pain in the anterior chest wall or other musculoskeletal symptoms, accompanied by palmoplantar pustulosis and acne fulminans. The specific cutaneous manifestations, diagnosis and the treatment will be presented. © 2011 by Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia.