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  • Title: [Sweet's syndrome as the presenting manifestation of relapsing polychondritis].
    Author: Wastiaux H, Hervier B, Durant C, Gagey-Caron V, Masseau A, Barbarot S, Hamidou M.
    Journal: Rev Med Interne; 2010 May; 31(5):e1-3. PubMed ID: 20416987.
    Abstract:
    Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is a rare disorder characterized by recurrent inflammatory episodes involving various cartilages. The clinical course of RP is variable, and dermatologic manifestations are uncommon. We report a 73-year-old patient who presented with a neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweet's syndrome) as the initial manifestation of RP. There was no evidence for a myelodysplastic syndrome, as it has been previously reported with RP, but the patient was followed-up for an indolent and untreated chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. Complete remission was obtained with oral corticosteroids. This report highlights the clinical spectrum of the RP.
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