A Rare Case of Classical Sweet Syndrome – Case Report

Authors

  • N.N. Anand
  • N. Balaji
  • V. Pranav Theja
  • Gopalagiri Vinodkrishna
  • K. Shanmuganandan

Keywords:

Neutrophilic dermatosis, Erythematous plaques, immune-mediated hypersensitivity, Systemic corticosteroids

Abstract

This case report presents a 30 year-old female who developed an acute febrile illness with painful, erythematous plaques over the left lower limb and right upper limb. A histopathological study revealed extensive neutrophilic infiltrates in the dermis, which is consistent with Sweet Syndrome.  The patient responded favorably to systemic corticosteroid treatment, with the skin lesions and systemic symptoms cleared.  This example shows the importance of detecting Sweet Syndrome, as well as the necessity for early diagnosis and fast treatment to reduce morbidity and potential consequences

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Published

2025-05-07

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Anand N, Balaji N, Theja VP, Vinodkrishna G, Shanmuganandan K. A Rare Case of Classical Sweet Syndrome – Case Report. J Neonatal Surg [Internet]. 2025May7 [cited 2025Sep.25];14(21S):447-9. Available from: https://www.jneonatalsurg.com/index.php/jns/article/view/5316

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Vol. 14 No. 21S (2025): Journal of Neonatal Surgery

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