Three-year radiological follow-up of Schnitzler syndrome

Bertrand A, et al.

Skeletal Radiol 36(2):153-6 · 2006

Grade Ccase reportn=1eng

Abstract

Schnitzler's syndrome comprises urticaria, monoclonal gammapathy, inflammatory signs (fever, enlarged lymph nodes, hyperleukocytosis), and bone lesions. We report the imaging findings and follow-up of a new case with extensive osteosclerosis of the iliac bone, associated with inflammatory signal changes on MRI and foci of increased uptake on bone scintigraphy. When a diagnosis of Schnitzler's syndrome is established, treatment should be towards symptoms only; a long follow-up is warranted, as a delayed evolution towards a lymphoproliferative syndrome is possible.

Key Findings

  • Extensive osteosclerosis of iliac bone
  • Inflammatory signal on MRI
  • Increased bone scintigraphy uptake

Subject Classification

Diagnosis, DifferentialFollow-Up StudiesHumansImage EnhancementMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle AgedPositron-Emission TomographySchnitzler SyndromeTomography, X-Ray Computed

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ID: pmid-16602013DOI: 10.1007/s00256-006-0093-5PMID: 16602013