Vertebral involvement in SAPHO syndrome: MRI findings

Skeletal Radiol. 1999 Mar;28(3):163-8. doi: 10.1007/s002560050494.

Abstract

We report on the MRI findings in the vertebrae and surrounding soft tissues in two patients with the SAPHO syndrome (Synovitis, Acne, Pustulosis, Hyperostosis, Osteitis). The MRI findings include abnormal bone marrow signal, either focal or diffuse, of the vertebral bodies and posterior elements; hyperintense paravertebral soft tissue swelling and abnormal signal of the intervertebral discs. These changes are consistent with discitis and osteitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Hyperostosis Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Aged
  • Bone Marrow / pathology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Intervertebral Disc / pathology
  • Ligaments / pathology
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / pathology*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Middle Aged
  • Spinal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Thoracic Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging
  • Thoracic Vertebrae / pathology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed