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Sweet's syndrome associated with Behçet's disease
1Department of Dermatology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia.
The Australasian Journal of Dermatology
|May 1, 1996
Summary
This report details a case of Sweet's syndrome occurring with Behçet's disease in a 48-year-old woman. Herpes simplex virus was identified, prompting discussion on its potential role in this rare dermatological association.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Rheumatology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Sweet's syndrome, also known as acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis, is an inflammatory condition.
- Behçet's disease is a chronic, multisystem inflammatory disorder.
- The co-occurrence of these two conditions is rare but documented.