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Periorbital Necrotizing Sweet's Syndrome: A Case Report.
Samantha L Watson1, Andy Kuo2, Susan H Kishi3
1Candidate at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois.
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|July 24, 2023
Summary
This case report details a rare instance of necrotizing Sweet's syndrome affecting the periorbital space in an elderly female. Early diagnosis and corticosteroid treatment led to significant clinical improvement, highlighting the importance of recognizing this condition.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Ophthalmology
- Pathology
Background:
- Sweet's syndrome, or acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis, is a rare inflammatory disorder.
- It typically presents with painful skin lesions on the head, neck, and upper extremities.
- The necrotizing variant in the periorbital space is exceptionally uncommon.
