Publication: Sweet's Syndrome: a case report
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Date
2009
Article Type
Case Report
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Journal ISSN
ISSN 2091-0231 eISSN 2091-167X
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Pages
Pages: 31 - 33
Publisher
Society of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists of Nepal (SODVELON)
Abstract
Abstract
Sweet's syndrome is a disorder characterized by fever and painful skin lesions. The condition starts suddenly with the appearance of red, slightly raised tender plaques, usually on the back, arms, face or neck. Women are most at risk of Sweet's syndrome, predominantly between 30-50 years of age who have recently had an upper respiratory tract infection. Here we present a 70 years old lady who came with fever and tender erythematous plaques on trunk and limbs. On investigation, leucocytosis with raised ESR was found and the skin biopsy was consistent with Sweet's syndrome. There was dramatic improvement with systemic corticosteroid.
Keywords: Sweet's Syndrome
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BMM Kayastha
Associate Professor and Senior Consultant Dermatologist, Department of Dermatology and STD National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), Bir Hospital, Kathmandu
L Lama
Resident, Department of Dermatology and STD National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), Bir Hospital, Kathmandu
P Shrestha
Resident, Department of Dermatology and STD National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), Bir Hospital, Kathmandu
R Shrestha
Resident, Department of Dermatology and STD National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), Bir Hospital, Kathmandu
A Karki
Resident, Department of Dermatology and STD National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), Bir Hospital, Kathmandu
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https://doi.org/10.3126/njdvl.v8i1.5716