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Glossary Sweet's syndrome

rare inflammatory condition with fever and painful skin lesions

Sweet's syndrome, also known as acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis, is a rare inflammatory condition characterized by the sudden onset of fever, elevated white blood cell count, and tender, red or purple skin lesions, typically on the face, neck, and upper limbs. It is often associated with underlying conditions such as infections, malignancies, or autoimmune diseases, and can be treated effectively with corticosteroids.

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research SWEET SYNDROME: AN UNUSUAL PRESENTATION OF CHRONIC GRANULOMATOUS DISEASE IN A CHILD

24 citations , June 1999 in “The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal”

In this case report, a 2-year-old boy initially diagnosed with Sweet syndrome was later found to have chronic granulomatous disease, highlighting the importance of considering CGD in unusual cases of Sweet syndrome.

research Sweet Syndrome as the Presenting Symptom of Relapsed Hairy Cell Leukemia

12 citations , December 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This case report describes a 49-year-old woman with Sweet syndrome who experienced complete resolution of skin lesions after a prednisone treatment regimen.

research Cryptococcoid Sweet syndrome: A case report and literature review

February 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

This study outlines a rare case of cryptococcoid Sweet syndrome linked to hydralazine use and previous cocaine exposure, emphasizing the importance of recognizing unique histopathological features such as multiple positive autoantibodies and mucosal involvement to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment.

research Classic Sweet sydrome: A case report

August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

A 54-year-old man with painful skin blisters and fever was diagnosed with Sweet syndrome and successfully treated with corticosteroids.

Immunohistochemical Insight Into the Association Between the Collapse of Immune Privilege in the Sweat Gland and Syringotropic Immune Cell Infiltrates in Collagen Diseases

research 259 Immunohistochemical insight into the association between the collapse of immune privilege in the sweat gland and syringotropic immune cell infiltrates in collagen diseases

September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This study suggests that sweat glands may have an immune privilege similar to hair follicles, and disruptions in this could contribute to autoimmune skin diseases.

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