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Myelofibrosis Discovered After Diagnosis of Sweet's Syndrome
Author(s) -
Su W. P. Daniel,
Alecre Victor A.,
White William L.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
international journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-4632
pISSN - 0011-9059
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-4362.1990.tb03800.x
Subject(s) - medicine , myelofibrosis , bone marrow examination , biopsy , bone marrow , physical examination , pathology , dermatology , surgery
Multiple edematous plaques and nodules suddenly developed on the face and neck of a 26–year‐old man whose physical examination was said to be normal. Because the patient's condition fulfilled the diagnostic criteria of Sweet's syndrome, a further general medical examination and hematologic evaluation were performed. Extensive myelofibrosis was revealed by bone marrow biopsy. This case supports the belief that Sweet's syndrome is a reactive phenomenon. Because myelofibrosis was discovered in this patient after Sweet's syndrome was diagnosed, the importance of having the diagnostic criteria of Sweet's syndrome is emphasized. Careful systemic evaluation is indicated, especially when cutaneous lesions are severe or hematologic values are abnormal.