A Case of Pustular Sweet Syndrome on the Face.
- Author:
Jun Il KWON
1
;
Kyu Suk LEE
;
Jae We CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea. janylove99@dsmc.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pustules;
Sweet syndrome
- MeSH:
Adjustment Disorders;
Biopsy;
Blood Sedimentation;
C-Reactive Protein;
Dermis;
Fever;
Humans;
Leukocytosis;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Neutrophils;
Skin;
Sweet Syndrome
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2010;48(6):543-546
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Sweet syndrome is an acute reactive disorder characterized by the abrupt onset of skin lesions, dense infiltration of neutrophils in the dermis on skin biopsy and associated systemic features such as fever, leukocytosis, and increase of C-reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate. The condition responds well to corticosteroid therapy. Most skin lesions are in the form of erythematous tender papules or nodules, while pustules are uncommon. We herein report a rare case of a 57-year-old male with erythematous tender pustules on the face, finally diagnosed as pustular Sweet syndrome.
