Blindness in Sweet's Syndrome

Jang, Yeonji; Jang, Kyuhwan; Kim, Namju; Khwarg, Sang In; Choung, Ho Kyung

doi:10.3341/kjo.2017.0084

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“…2 Ocular Sweet’s, which often presents as conjunctivitis, is most commonly seen in the classic form while cases of orbital and periorbital Sweet’s are associated with hematologic malignancies. 2–8…”

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“…There are several reports of Sweet’s syndrome presenting in the orbit and in the periorbital tissues that relate to our case. 3–14 Jang et al 3 described a patient with orbital Sweet’s syndrome with presumed optic nerve compression that resulted in no light perception vision in the involved eye. In this case the patient’s intraocular pressure was within normal limits and there was a moderate cellulitis of the eyelids.…”

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“…In this case the patient’s intraocular pressure was within normal limits and there was a moderate cellulitis of the eyelids. 3 Another report described a Sweet’s patient with vision loss that was presumed to be from orbital edema. 4 In this case the patient also had severe periorbital disease but there is no mention of eyelid rigidity or elevated intraocular pressure measurements.…”

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Elevated Intraocular Pressure in Periorbital Sweet’s Syndrome

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Ophthalmic Plastic &Amp; Reconstructive Surgery

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A 66-year-old immunocompromised man presented with cellulitis around the left eye that was initially concerning for necrotizing fasciitis. Exam findings were remarkable for exquisite periocular tenderness with rigid, immobile eyelids resulting from severe erythema, edema, and induration. Given the concern for orbital compartment syndrome and a necrotizing infection, the patient was taken urgently to the operating room for debridement of the eyelid skin as well as an urgent lateral canthotomy and cantholysis. His eye exam revealed 360° of hemorrhagic chemosis, no relative afferent pupillary defect, and an ipsilateral elevated intraocular pressure of 35 mm Hg. No visual acuity measurement could be obtained secondary to the patient’s altered mental status. His intraocular pressure normalized after treatment with antihypertensive drops and further extension of the canthotomy. Histopathological analysis showed extensive neutrophilic infiltrate of the dermis which was compatible with a diagnosis of Sweet’s syndrome.

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