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01-02-2007 | Case Report

Schnitzler’s syndrome: 3-year radiological follow-up

Authors: A. Bertrand, A. Feydy, N. Belmatoug, B. Fantin

Published in: Skeletal Radiology | Issue 2/2007

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.

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Title: Schnitzler’s syndrome: 3-year radiological follow-up
Authors: A. Bertrand
A. Feydy
N. Belmatoug
B. Fantin
Publication date: 01-02-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Skeletal Radiology / Issue 2/2007
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-006-0093-5

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