Acquired hyperostosis syndrome

Acquired Hyperostosis Syndrome is a medical condition characterized by the excessive growth of bone tissue. It is a rare disorder that primarily affects adults, and is more common in women than in men. The syndrome is often associated with other conditions such as Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

Symptoms

The symptoms of Acquired Hyperostosis Syndrome can vary greatly from person to person. Some individuals may experience no symptoms at all, while others may have severe and debilitating symptoms. Common symptoms include pain and stiffness in the affected areas, difficulty moving, and in severe cases, difficulty breathing due to the growth of bone tissue in the chest area.

Causes

The exact cause of Acquired Hyperostosis Syndrome is unknown. However, it is believed to be related to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Some studies suggest that it may be associated with certain types of inflammatory conditions, such as Rheumatoid Arthritis and Psoriasis.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of Acquired Hyperostosis Syndrome is typically made based on a combination of clinical symptoms and imaging studies, such as X-rays or magnetic resonance imaging. These imaging studies can show the characteristic excessive growth of bone tissue that is associated with the syndrome.

Treatment

Treatment for Acquired Hyperostosis Syndrome is primarily aimed at managing symptoms and improving quality of life. This may include pain management, physical therapy, and in some cases, surgery to remove excess bone tissue.

See Also

• Osteoporosis
• Bone Diseases
• Rheumatology

NIH genetic and rare disease info

• NIH info on Acquired hyperostosis syndrome

Acquired hyperostosis syndrome is a rare disease.

Rheumatologic diseases

Arthritis is often used to refer to any disorder that affects the joints. Rheumatic diseases usually affect joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles. Rheumatologic diseases usually affect joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles.

Connective Tissue Diseases

Rheumatology and	Connective Tissue Diseases
Ankylosing spondylitis	Arthritis
Arthritis and Rheumatic diseases	Autoimmune diseases
Autoinflammatory diseases	Behçet’s disease
Bursitis	Giant cell arteritis
Gout	Juvenile arthritis
Knee problems	Lupus
Osteoarthritis	Polymyalgia rheumatica
Psoriatic arthritis	Reactive arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis	Scleroderma
Sjögren’s syndrome	Systemic lupus erythematosus (Lupus)
Tendinitis	Rheumatologic diseases

Acquired hyperostosis syndrome Resources
Latest articles Most recent articles Ongoing trials	Wikipedia