Sweet's syndrome : clinicopathological study of 16 cases

Abstract EN

Background: Sweet's syndrome is a subject of interest regarding its pathogenesis, clinical and pathological presentations because it is a dermatological condition with systemic manifestations and malignant associations.

Objective: Our aim is to study and analyze the clinical, pathological presentations and associations of Sweet's syndrome in a group of our patients.

Methods: Sixteen patients who have been diagnosed as Sweet's syndrome for the last 5 years were studied and analyzed.

Results: The majority of our patients (14 out of 16) were females.

Four out of the 16 patients had hematological malignancies.

Conclusion: Sweet's syndrome should be kept in mind in any patient with acute illness and tender acral skin lesions and these patients should be investigated and followed up to rule out associated malignancy.