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Sweet's syndrome.

G A Bruyn¹, E T Missier, J Toonstra

¹Department of Rheumatology, University Hospital, Utrecht.

The Netherlands Journal of Medicine

|February 1, 1990

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Sweet's syndrome, a rare skin condition, can manifest as painful lesions after respiratory infections. Prompt recognition and corticosteroid treatment lead to rapid improvement.

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Rheumatology
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Sweet's syndrome, also known as acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis, is an uncommon inflammatory condition.
It is often associated with infections, particularly upper respiratory tract infections, and can present with systemic symptoms.

Observation:

Two female patients presented with painful, erythematous, sharply demarcated plaque-like lesions on their extremities following an upper respiratory tract infection.
One patient also experienced acute polyarthritis and episcleritis, indicating potential systemic involvement.

Findings:

Histological examination of the lesions revealed perivascular neutrophilic infiltration in the dermis without evidence of vasculitis.
These findings are pathognomonic for Sweet's syndrome.

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Implications:

Early recognition of Sweet's syndrome is crucial due to its characteristic presentation and favorable response to treatment.
Corticosteroids, such as prednisone, are highly effective, leading to dramatic improvement in symptoms. Potassium iodide can also be an alternative treatment option.