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European Journal of Pediatrics
Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics 12/2010

01-12-2010 | Review

EPONYM

Sweet syndrome

Authors: Mi Jin Kim, Yon Ho Choe

Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 12/2010

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Abstract

Sweet syndrome, also referred to as acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis, is characterized by tender, red inflammatory nodules or papules that occur in association with infection, malignancy, connective tissue disease, or following exposure to certain drugs. Although drug-induced Sweet syndrome is rare, granulocyte colony-stimulating factor, all-trans-retinoic acid, and miscellaneous drugs have been implicated in causing this disorder in adults. In pediatric patients, granulocyte colony-stimulating factor, all-trans-retinoic acid, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, and azathioprine have been implicated as potential causes of drug-induced Sweet syndrome. To date, six cases, including the patient reported here, have been reported in children.
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Metadata
Title
EPONYM
Sweet syndrome
Authors
Mi Jin Kim
Yon Ho Choe
Publication date
01-12-2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 12/2010
Print ISSN: 0340-6199
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1076
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-010-1201-z

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