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Sweet's syndrome with neurologic manifestations in a patient with esophageal adenocarcinoma: case report and review of the literature.
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International journal of dermatology [Int J Dermatol] 2009 Oct; Vol. 48 (10), pp. 1062-5. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Background: Sweet's syndrome, also known as febrile neutrophilic dermatosis, can occur in patients with an underlying malignancy and can present with extracutaneous manifestations, including neurologic symptoms.<br />Methods: This report describes a 62-year-old man with adenocarcinoma of the esophagus who developed Sweet's syndrome and whose postoperative course was complicated by encephalitis.<br />Results: A diagnosis of Sweet's syndrome with neurologic manifestations was made, and the patient was treated with oral corticosteroids. His symptoms improved markedly within 12 h.<br />Conclusion: Neurologic symptoms in Sweet's syndrome are infrequently reported and have not been described previously in a patient with adenocarcinoma of the esophagus.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1365-4632
- Volume :
- 48
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- International journal of dermatology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 19785087
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-4632.2009.04138.x