Sweet's syndrome induced by removable partial denture using a CoCr alloy: case report

Minerva Stomatol. 2010 May;59(5):285-7, 288-9.
[Article in English, Italian]

Abstract

Sweet's syndrome is an acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis characterized by fever, neutrophilia and erythematous skin lesions. This disease typically occurs as a reactive event in response to infective, inflammatory or neoplastic processes. The aim of this work was to describe a rare case of Sweet's syndrome induced by dental removable partial denture using a CoCr alloy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Chromium Alloys / adverse effects*
  • Denture, Partial, Removable*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Sweet Syndrome / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Chromium Alloys