SAPHO syndrome components are all except?
**Core Concept**
SAPHO syndrome is a rare inflammatory disorder characterized by the combination of skin manifestations (acne, pustular psoriasis) and skeletal abnormalities (osteitis, arthralgias). The pathophysiology involves an abnormal immune response, with autoantibodies targeting the IL-36 receptor antagonist, leading to excessive inflammation.
**Why the Correct Answer is Right**
The correct answer is the option that does not belong to the SAPHO syndrome. SAPHO syndrome classically consists of:
- **S** kin manifestations: **Acne** and **P**ustular **P**soriasis
- **A** rthralgias
- **P** olyarthritis
- **H** yperostosis (excessive bone growth)
- **O** steitis (inflammation of the bone)
The combination of these symptoms is what defines SAPHO syndrome.
**Why Each Wrong Option is Incorrect**
**Option A:** Acne is a skin manifestation of SAPHO syndrome, making it a correct component.
**Option B:** Pustular psoriasis is another skin manifestation of SAPHO syndrome, making it a correct component.
**Option C:** Hyperostosis is a skeletal abnormality associated with SAPHO syndrome, making it a correct component.
**Option D:** Diabetes mellitus is not a component of SAPHO syndrome, making it the correct answer.
**Clinical Pearl / High-Yield Fact**
SAPHO syndrome often presents with a combination of skin and joint symptoms, and patients may also experience systemic symptoms such as fever and fatigue. It is essential to consider SAPHO syndrome in the differential diagnosis of patients with chronic skin and joint manifestations.
**Correct Answer: D. Diabetes mellitus.**