Satoyoshi Syndrome: A Case Study of a 9-Year-Old Thai Girl

October 2001 in “ Pediatric Dermatology ”

Wanee Wisuthsarewong, Supawadee Likitmaskul, Jane Manonukul

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TLDR Satoyoshi syndrome symptoms can improve with corticosteroids and surgery.

Satoyoshi syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by painful muscle spasms, alopecia universalis, diarrhea, endocrine disorders, and skeletal abnormalities. This report detailed a 9-year-old Thai girl who developed alopecia universalis at age 6 and recurrent muscle spasms at age 7, leading to patella dislocation. Laboratory and radiologic findings confirmed the diagnosis. Treatment with oral corticosteroids significantly improved her symptoms, and she successfully underwent knee surgery.

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