SAPHO syndrome presenting as septic arthritis in the hip.

We report the case of a young female presenting to our care with right hip pain. Initially treated as a septic arthritis, there was no response to antibiotic treatment. Further clinical and radiological investigation showed signs of SAPHO syndrome. This is a syndrome characterised by the variable presentation of synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis and osteitis. The patient subsequently settled on conservative management and made a full recovery.