Giant cellulitis-like Sweet syndrome mimicking cellulitis: a case report
A cautious stance is essential when identifying Sweet syndrome in individuals displaying erythematous plaque-like skin lesions in atypical areas of the body with uneven distribution. Such presentation may signal Sweet syndrome rather than a common infection. If conventional treatments, such as antibiotics, fail to resolve symptoms, consider Sweet syndrome as a potential diagnosis. This approach ensures timely and appropriate treatment, preventing treatment delay and misdiagnosis.
Authors
- Selamawit T Muche (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5233-0445)
- Lishan D Tefera
- Nigatu A Gerba
- Kibrom M Gebremedhin
- Abdusamed A Abdusamed
- Melkamu K Nidaw
- Edom T Degefa
- Abenezer A Kebede (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8262-8599)
Institutions
- St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College (ET)
- Addis Ababa University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-10-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-04848-x
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.77