Sweet's syndrome in a patient with Crohn's disease: a case report
2008
Sweet's Syndrome in a Patient with Crohn's Disease: A Case Report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Mustafa Nadia M, Lavizzo Mark
Primary Institution: College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
Conclusion
Sweet's syndrome should be considered an extraintestinal manifestation of Crohn's disease.
Supporting Evidence
- Sweet's syndrome is characterized by painful skin lesions and neutrophilic infiltration.
- The patient had a history of Crohn's disease for thirty years.
- Skin lesions can occur in patients with active Crohn's disease.
Takeaway
A man with Crohn's disease developed painful skin rashes, which turned out to be Sweet's syndrome, a rare condition linked to his illness.
Methodology
Case report detailing the patient's symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Limitations
Only one case is reported, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
63-year-old man with a history of Crohn's disease.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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