A Case of Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis.
- Author:
Mi Hyung CHO
;
Jeong Hee HAHM
;
Hong Il KOOK
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Adult;
Blood Sedimentation;
Extremities;
Fever;
Humans;
Leukocytosis;
Male;
Neck;
Pharyngitis;
Skin;
Sweet Syndrome*
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1984;22(5):509-512
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A case of acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweet's syndrome) characterized by tender erythematous plaques on the face, neck, and limbs was reported. This 43-year-old male patient has been suffering from fever and sore throat prior to development of skin lesions. Positive laboratory findings were polymorphonuclear leukocytosis and elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate. The symptoms well responded to corticosteroid therapy.
