Histiocytoid Sweet Syndrome associated with anorectal lymphogranuloma venereum in a patient with HIV infection

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Sweet Syndrome belongs to a group of diseases known as neutrophilic dermatoses. An uncommon variant named Histiocytoid Sweet Syndrome (HSS) can be associated with a variety of conditions, including cancer, infections, drug toxicity and others. Here we present an instance of HSS in an HIV-positive patient in an infectious disease setting.

Keywords

• Sweet Syndrome
• Histiocytoid Sweet Syndrome
• Chlamydia trachomatis, lymphogranuloma venereum
• HIV