Sweet Syndrome

Name: Sweet Syndrome

Also known as: Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis

Skin disease with generalized effects that is more common in women.

Causes of Sweet Syndrome
Unknown.

Symptoms of Sweet Syndrome
Multiple tender red or purple skin plaques on neck and limbs, muscle pains, fever, and joint pains and swelling.

Tests for Sweet Syndrome
Blood tests show excess white cells (neurtophils). Skin plaque biopsy is diagnostic.

Treatment for Sweet Syndrome
Prednisone.

Complications of Sweet Syndrome of its treatment
Acute myeloid leukemia develops in 20% of patients, and rarely ulceration colitis occurs.

Likely Outcome of Sweet Syndrome
Heals spontaneously over 2 or more months, but recurrences common.