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sweet syndrome

Medical Definition

Condition characterized by large, rapidly extending, erythematous, tender plaques on the upper body usually accompanied by fever and dermal infiltration of neutrophilic leukocytes. it occurs mostly in middle-aged women, is often preceded by an upper respiratory infection, and clinically resembles erythema multiforme. sweet syndrome is associated with leukemia.
Related Codes (1)
Code
Description
Billable
Details
L98.2Febrile neutrophilic dermatosis [Sweet]

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