| Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweet's syndrome). | |
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PMID: 23207661 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To highlight the recent observations regarding not only research but also the clinical features and management of Sweet's syndrome. RECENT FINDINGS: Some of the new insights concerning Sweet's syndrome include: (1) bortezomib-induced Sweet's syndrome (some of which are the histiocytoid variant), (2) a rare extracutaneous manifestation of Sweet's syndrome with cardiovascular involvement including coronary artery occlusion, and (3) the possibility that photosensitivity may have a role in the pathogenesis of Sweet's syndrome. SUMMARY: Animal models of Sweet's syndrome and new associated medication have been observed. The definitive mechanism of pathogenesis still remains to be elucidated. Recent observations in paediatric patients suggest evaluation of dermatosis-related cardiac involvement in patients with post-Sweet's syndrome cutis laxa. Treatment advances include antitumour necrosis factor- alpha drugs; however, these medications have also been associated with inducing Sweet's syndrome. Nearly 50 years after the initial description of an acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis by Dr Robert Douglas Sweet, the dermatosis remains a fascinating condition with regard to laboratory investigation, clinical manifestations and treatment. |
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Charles L Anzalone; Philip R Cohen |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Current opinion in hematology Volume: 20 ISSN: 1531-7048 ISO Abbreviation: Curr. Opin. Hematol. Publication Date: 2013 Jan |
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Created Date: 2012-12-04 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9430802 Medline TA: Curr Opin Hematol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 26-35 Citation Subset: IM |
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aMedical School bDepartment of Dermatology, University of Texas Medical School at Houston cUniversity of Houston Health Center dDepartment of Dermatology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA. |
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