A Case of Pyoderma Gangrenosum Associated with Takayasu's Arteritis Responding to Methotrexate.
- Author:
Jong Keun KIM
1
;
Jun Hyuk SEO
;
Jun Cheol YOON
;
Do Hwae PARK
;
Min Jae JO
;
Chan Woo LEE
;
Ae Lan PAIK
;
Pok Kee MIN
;
Gun Yoen NA
;
Dong Ho OH
Author Information
1. The Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Center, Pohang Saint Mary's Hospital, Pohang, Korea. rheumatis@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pyoderma gangrenosum;
Takayasu's arteritis;
Methotrexate
- MeSH:
Arthritis, Rheumatoid;
Glucocorticoids;
Humans;
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases;
Japan;
Methotrexate*;
Pyoderma Gangrenosum*;
Pyoderma*;
Takayasu Arteritis*
- From:The Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association
2006;13(1):52-55
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a vasculitic process, often associated with systemic diseases, including Takayasu's arteritis (TA), rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease. Most cases of PG associated with TA have been observed in Japan. However, this association is not commonly observed in North American and European patients. PG is often refractory to therapy, requiring high dosages of glucocorticoids. Here, we describe a case of recalcitrant PG that was associated with TA and successfully treated with methotrexate.
