Pyoderma Gangrenosum in a Patient with Ulcerative Colitis: A Case Report.
- Author:
Kyoung In KANG
1
;
Sun Young YOU
;
Sang Ha OH
;
Jae Young KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatircs, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea. pedkim@cnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pyoderma gangrenosum;
Ulcerative colitis
- MeSH:
Bandages;
Colitis, Ulcerative;
Drainage;
Early Diagnosis;
Humans;
Immunosuppressive Agents;
Pyoderma;
Pyoderma Gangrenosum;
Skin;
Ulcer
- From:Korean Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
2009;12(2):240-245
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Pyoderma gangrenosum associated with ulcerative colitis is an unknown etiology of destructive skin disorder, characterized by progressive painful ulceration. It begins as a erythematous areola or pustule and rapidly progress into a deep ulceration with a discrete and violaceous edge. Early diagnosis followed with non-compressive moist dressing, topical application and systemic immunosuppressants are cornerstone in treating this disease. We report a case of pyoderma gangrenosum exacerbated with incision and drainage in a 15 year old girl with ulcerative colitis. This case emphasizes the importance of early consideration of pyoderma gangrenosum in patient with a background of related systemic disease and minimal traumatized wound care.
