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Summary
Sweet's syndrome can cause acute kidney injury requiring dialysis. Early evaluation for kidney disease is recommended in patients with Sweet's syndrome due to potential shared causes.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Dermatology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Sweet's syndrome is an inflammatory condition characterized by fever, neutrophilia, and tender, erythematous skin lesions.
- Acute renal failure (ARF) is a sudden loss of kidney function.
- The association between Sweet's syndrome and renal impairment is not well-established.