Sweet Syndrome as an Initial Presentation in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
- Author:
Hong Kyu KANG
1
;
Young Min SON
;
So Young NA
;
Hye young LEE
;
Jin Ok BAEK
;
Joo Young ROH
;
Jong Rok LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Gachon University of Medicine and Science, Gil Medical Center, Incheon, Korea. dmjj1@gilhospital.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Sweet syndrome;
Systemic lupus erythematosus
- MeSH:
Arthralgia;
Autoimmune Diseases;
Biopsy;
Chills;
Extremities;
Female;
Fever;
Humans;
Leukocytosis;
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic;
Middle Aged;
Neutrophils;
Pregnancy;
Sarcoidosis;
Sweet Syndrome
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2010;48(1):43-46
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Sweet syndrome is also called acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis and this malady is characterized by an abrupt onset of fever, leukocytosis and tender erythematous plaques that are infiltrated by neutrophils. It most commonly occurs in women who are between 30 to 50 years of age. About 50% of the cases are associated with autoimmune disease, sarcoidosis, Behcet's disease and pregnancy. We present here a 48-year-old woman who had tender erythematous tender plaque and nodules with vesicles and pustules over both extremities. She complained of general weakness, chills and arthralgia. We biopsied the nodule and performed laboratory tests. The results of the biopsy were compatible with Sweet syndrome and the laboratory test showed systemic lupus erythematosus. We report here on a case of Sweet syndrome as an initial presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus.
