Abstract
Satoyoshi syndrome is a rare disorder of unknown etiology characterized by progressive, painful intermittent muscle spasms, severe skeletal abnormalities mimicking a skeletal dysplasia, malabsorption, alopecia, and amenorrhea. We further report on a 201/2-year-old Caucasian woman with characteristic manifestations of the syndrome. Since the establishment of the diagnosis 1 year ago, she has been treated with prednisone with good response. However, treatment of the multiple deformities and fractures has been difficult and challenging. The early recognition and treatment of this disorder is of utmost importance, as the skeletal deformities and fractures seem to be secondary to the muscular spasms, as suggested by Satoyoshi.
Similar content being viewed by others
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Additional information
Received/accepted: 8 December 1995
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Haymon, ML., Willis, R., Ehlayel, M. et al. Radiological and orthopedic abnormalities in Satoyoshi syndrome. Pediatric Radiology 27, 415–418 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002470050158
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s002470050158