A case of Sweet's syndrome and myelodysplasia: response to cyclosporin.
A case of severe Sweet's syndrome associated with myelodysplasia is reported. The skin lesions responded to high doses of systemic steroids, but recurred rapidly on dose reduction. Treatment with a low dose of cyclosporin resulted in sustained clearance of the skin lesions, and was associated with a stable haemoglobin level, without the need for further blood transfusions.
Sharpe
G R
GR
Department of Dermatology, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K.
Leggat
H M
HM
D003524:Cyclosporins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009190:Myelodysplastic Syndromes / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D016463:Sweet Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy
D003524:Cyclosporins