Isotretinoin-associated Sweet's syndrome: a case report

Daru. 2014 Oct 17;22(1):69. doi: 10.1186/s40199-014-0069-2.

Abstract

Objective: Sweet's syndrome (SS) is characterized by various clinical symptoms, physical features, and pathological findings. Although cases of SS are very rare, there has been an increase in the incidence of drug-induced SS. Till date, there have been only few reported cases of isotretinoin-induced SS. In this report, we describe the case of a 19-year-old girl who developed SS after systemic treatment with oral isotretinoin for nodulocystic acne.

Conclusions: The findings of this report emphasize the importance of evaluating isotretinoin as a possible, though uncommon, cause of SS and replacing it with another treatment if its involvement is suspected.

MeSH terms

  • Acne Vulgaris / drug therapy*
  • Biopsy
  • Dermatologic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Glucocorticoids / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Isotretinoin / adverse effects*
  • Remission Induction
  • Risk Factors
  • Sweet Syndrome / chemically induced*
  • Sweet Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Sweet Syndrome / drug therapy
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Isotretinoin