Peritonsillar Involvement in Pyoderma Gangrenosum associated with Ulcerative Colitis.
- Author:
Yu Mi BYEON
1
;
Jun LEE
;
Sang Jun LEE
;
Chol Jin PARK
;
Na Ra YUN
;
Young Dae KIM
;
Chan Guk PARK
;
Man Woo KIM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Pyoderma gangrenosum; Ulcerative colitis; Peritonsillar abscess
- MeSH: Abscess; Biopsy; Colitis, Ulcerative*; Diagnosis; Early Diagnosis; Female; Foot; Forearm; Humans; Infliximab; Middle Aged; Mortality; Neck; Peritonsillar Abscess; Pharyngitis; Pharynx; Pyoderma Gangrenosum*; Skin; Skin Ulcer; Steroids
- From:Intestinal Research 2014;12(2):153-156
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Peritonsillar abscess is a common deep throat infection. Early diagnosis and prompt, appropriate management of a peritonsillar abscess prevents mortality. A 45-year-old woman on steroids for an ulcerative colitis (UC) exacerbation presented with sore throat and multiple skin ulcers on her left forearm and right foot. Computed tomography of the neck revealed a peritonsillar abscess. Gram staining and culture of the abscess were negative, and a skin biopsy suggested pyoderma gangrenosum (PG). The final diagnosis was peritonsillar involvement of steroid-refractory PG-associated UC. The patient showed a complete response to infliximab. Here, we report a case of successful infliximab treatment for peritonsillar involvement of steroid-refractory PG-associated UC.
