Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Sweet's syndrome with tendinitis.

S Rajeswari1, C P Rajendran, Radha Madhavan

  • 1Department of Rheumatology, Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
|January 10, 2006
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Assessment of microstructural, physico-mechanical and durability of residue fly ash as a sustainable cementitious material after cenosphere extraction.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

Surface gas hydrates and seep features in the Krishna Godavari Basin, Bay of Bengal.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

Transformer-based iris verification with attention-guided segmentation and Siamese learning.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

Montmorillonite nanoclay as a sustainable adsorbent for removal of Acid Blue 113 dye from textile industrial effluent.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

Innovative use of textile waste in greenhouse construction: thermal impacts on hydroponic agriculture.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

Does active case finding detect TB early in programme settings? A national-level study in India.

Public health action·2026
Same journal

Indian Expert Consensus on Allergic Rhinitis in Women: A Modified Delphi Survey.

The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India·2026
Same journal

Systematic Review of Topical Capsaicin 0.075% for the Treatment of Neuropathic Pain: Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability.

The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India·2026
Same journal

Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors in Kidney Diseases Other Than That Due to Diabetes: Benefits in Composite Renal Outcomes Driven by Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy.

The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India·2026
Same journal

<i>Fasciolopsis buski</i> Diagnosed by Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India·2026
Same journal

"Academic Overdose" among Healthcare Professionals.

The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India·2026
Same journal

Respiratory Examination for Postgraduate Residents: Unrevealing Expert's Questions and Answers.

The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India·2026
See all related articles

This case study presents an idiopathic Sweet's syndrome (acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis) in a 30-year-old man. The patient experienced fever, skin lesions, and tendoachilles tendinitis, successfully treated with oral corticosteroids.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Rheumatology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Sweet's syndrome, also known as acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis, is a rare inflammatory condition.
  • It is characterized by the sudden onset of fever, neutrophilia, and characteristic skin lesions.

Observation:

  • A 30-year-old male presented with fever, multiple tender, erythematous, asymmetric nodules, papules, and pustules on the upper arms, back, forearms, and thighs.
  • The patient also exhibited tendoachilles tendinitis.

Findings:

  • Leukocyte count, differential count, and skin biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of Sweet's syndrome.
  • The condition was classified as idiopathic Sweet's syndrome due to the absence of an underlying cause.

Implications:

Related Experiment Videos

  • This case highlights the association between Sweet's syndrome and tendoachilles tendinitis.
  • Prompt diagnosis and treatment with oral corticosteroids led to a favorable response, suggesting their efficacy in managing idiopathic Sweet's syndrome with tendinitis.