Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis in childhood (Sweet's syndrome).

Collins, P; Rogers, S; Keenan, P; McCabe, M · Br J Dermatol · 1991

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report a case of Sweet's syndrome in childhood. Our patients suffered from repeated fevers, chest infections and had characteristic erythematous plaques. The severity of his illness increased with age and warranted oral steroid treatment. We review 16 cases reported to date in the literature and comment on the management and prognosis of the disease in childhood.

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