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Sweet's syndrome associated with cellulitis - a challenging diagnosis
Cristina Resende1, Rui Santos1, Teresa Pereira1
1Hospital de Braga, Braga, Portugal.
Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia
|March 17, 2016
Summary
Sweet's syndrome, a rare neutrophilic dermatosis, can be associated with cellulitis. This case report suggests cellulitis may trigger Sweet's syndrome, a finding not commonly documented in medical literature.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Immunology
Background:
- Sweet's syndrome is a neutrophilic dermatosis linked to autoimmune diseases, infections, malignancies, drugs, and pregnancy.
- Idiopathic cases account for up to 50% of Sweet's syndrome diagnoses.
- Neutrophilic dermatoses represent a spectrum of inflammatory skin conditions.
Observation:
- A 64-year-old woman presented with persistent cellulitis and developing painful nodules and plaques.
- The patient's symptoms progressed over several days, affecting both shins and the right forearm.
- Clinical, laboratory, and pathological findings were consistent with Sweet's syndrome.
Findings:
- The case suggests a potential association between cellulitis and the development of Sweet's syndrome.
- Sweet's syndrome was likely secondary to the initial right lower limb cellulitis.
- This represents a rare documented instance of cellulitis preceding Sweet's syndrome.
Implications:
- Recognizing cellulitis as a potential trigger for Sweet's syndrome can aid in earlier diagnosis.
- This association may broaden the understanding of neutrophilic dermatoses triggers.
- Further research is warranted to explore the link between bacterial infections and Sweet's syndrome.
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