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Chiranjita Phukan1, Saptadweep Saha1, Bhaskar J Sarma2
1Internal Medicine, Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, Guwahati, IND.
Cureus
|October 31, 2024
Summary
Sweet's syndrome (SS), a rare skin condition, can be an early indicator of cervical cancer. This case highlights the importance of investigating malignancy when typical SS causes are ruled out.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Sweet's syndrome (SS) is a rare neutrophilic dermatosis characterized by fever, neutrophilia, and tender, erythematous skin lesions.
- While often idiopathic or associated with infections or autoimmune diseases, SS can rarely be a paraneoplastic phenomenon.
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