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A Rare Case of Azathioprine-Induced Sweet`s Syndrome in a Patient with Crohn`s Disease

Author(s): Chaker B. Salem, Sofiene Larif, Neila Fathallah, Raoudha Slim, Amina Aounallah, Jaballah Sakhri and Houssem Hmouda

Volume 10, Issue 3, 2015

Page: [266 - 268] Pages: 3

DOI: 10.2174/1574886310666150729125620

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Abstract

Sweet’s syndrome has been reported in association with inflammatory diseases such as Crohn's disease. It has also been reported in association with several drugs. Here, we report a rare case of Sweet’s syndrome induced by azathioprine in a patient with Crohn's disease.

Keywords: Azathioprine, Crohn's disease, Sweet’s syndrome.

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