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[Sweet's syndrome: a study of 16 cases]
M Ginarte1, I García Doval, J Toribio
1Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital General de Galicia y Gil Casares, Clínico Universitario, Facultad de Medicina, Santiago de Compostela.
Medicina Clinica
|January 24, 1998
Summary
Sweet's syndrome (SS) is a rare skin condition. This study found SS often presents with fever and elevated sedimentation rates, responding well to oral prednisone treatment, though recurrence is common.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Immunodermatology
- Rheumatology
Context:
- Sweet's syndrome (SS) is an acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis.
- Understanding SS clinical features and associations is crucial for diagnosis and management.
- This study analyzes SS cases from a dermatology service.
Purpose:
- To describe clinical findings and associations in 16 SS patients.
- To compare these findings with existing literature.
- To evaluate treatment outcomes and recurrence rates.
Summary:
- The study analyzed 16 SS patients (mean age 51, 82% female).
- Common associations included infections (31%), malignancy (12%), and drug/sun exposure.
- Typical symptoms were upper extremity lesions (75%), fever (50%), arthralgia (37%), and elevated ESR (93%).
- Most patients responded well to low-dose oral prednisone, with a 25% recurrence rate.
Impact:
- Provides insights into SS presentation, associations, and treatment.
- Highlights the importance of considering underlying conditions in SS patients.
- Informs clinical practice regarding SS management and prognosis.
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