Table 1. Examples of “Abbreviation Arrangement” Syndromes.

From: “Abbreviation Arrangement” Syndromes, i.e., Names and Natures Do Often Disagree

Abbreviations Original word from each initial capital letter
HELLP syndrome Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, and Low Platelet count
RS3PE syndrome Remitting Seronegative Symmetrical Synovitis with Pitting edema
PFAPA syndrome Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, Adenitis
POEMS syndrome Polyneuropathy, Organomegaly, Endocrinopathy, Monoclonal gammopathy, and Skin changes
SAPHO syndrome Synovitis, Acne, Pustulosis, Hyperostosis, Osteitis
TAFRO syndrome Thrombocytopenia, Anasarca, Fever, Reticulin fibrosis
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