A classic clinical case: neutrophilic eccrine hidradenitis.
BACKGROUND
Neutrophilic eccrine hidradenitis (NEH) is a rare condition described mostly in adult patients receiving chemotherapy for acute myelogenous leukemia. When it affects the facial region, it can mimic cellulitis and delay the diagnostic, thus proper recognition is essential.


OBJECTIVE
This article describes a classic case of NEH. We will review the diagnostic, the differential diagnostic (mostly cellulitis) and the management of this condition.


METHODS
After a literature review, the patient's file was properly studied in order to portray a clear picture of this condition. Medical photographs and appropriate physical examination upon presentation are also included.


RESULTS
The diagnostic for NEH was suggested by the clinical presentation and confirmed histopathologically (skin biopsy).


CONCLUSIONS
The diagnostic of NEH is essential in order to prevent multiple unnecessary antibiotics.
Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Université de Sherbrooke, Qué., Canada.
Ana-Maria
AM
Copaescu
Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Université de Sherbrooke, Qué., Canada.
Jean-François
JF
Castilloux
Department of Pathology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Qué., Canada.
Myrna
M
Chababi-Atallah
Division of Infectiology, Department of Microbiology and Infectiology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Qué., Canada.
Christian
C
Sinave
Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Université de Sherbrooke, Qué., Canada.
Janie
J
Bertrand
Chemotherapy; Facial cellulitis; Neutrophilic dermatosis; Neutrophilic eccrine hidradenitis