• Skin biopsy
• Complete blood count (CBC)
• Antibody testing
• Lupus anticoagulant testing
• Additional serological markers
While awaiting laboratory confirmation, physicians started oral corticosteroid therapy to control inflammation and reduce symptoms.
Within 48 hours, the patient experienced significant improvement. The painful lesions began to fade, and discomfort subsided quickly.
Laboratory Findings
Further laboratory results revealed several important findings:
• Leukocytosis (elevated white blood cell count)
• Neutrophilia (high neutrophil levels)
• Positive antibodies and lupus anticoagulant
• Negative routine serology results
Later, the skin biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of Sweet syndrome, validating the initial clinical suspicion.
What Is Sweet Syndrome?
Sweet syndrome is a rare inflammatory skin disorder characterized by:
• Sudden onset of painful red plaques or nodules
