Pyoderma gangrenosum associated with ulcerative colitis. Case report and literature review

Vasileva, Mirela and Brishkoska Boshkovski, Vesna (2020) Pyoderma gangrenosum associated with ulcerative colitis. Case report and literature review. Our Dermatology Online, 11 (e). e119.-e119.3. ISSN 2081 9390

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Abstract

Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is currently considered as a reactive inflammatory dermatosis and part of the spectrum of neutrophilic dermatosis.The etiology of PG is still unknown, and its pathophysiology is far from fully understood. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), PAPA (pyogenic arthritis, PG and acne) and PAPA-related syndromes often develop with PG. Diagnosis largely depends on careful observation of clinical features and disease progression. We present a case of a 30-year-old patient with an ulcer on the right lower leg who does not respond to standard therapy. The patient has no other accompanying symptoms. After a complete examination, the diagnosis of ulcerative colitis is made, as a very common pyoderma gangrenosum associate disease. A complete examination of cases of ulcers that not respond to the classic therapy is required. PG treatment and diagnosis is a real challenge and requires a wide range of tests.

Key words: Pyoderma gangrenosum; Ulcers; Ulcerative colitis

Item Type:	Article
Impact Factor Value:	3,6
Subjects:	Medical and Health Sciences > Clinical medicine
Divisions:	Faculty of Medical Science
Depositing User:	Mirela Vasileva
Date Deposited:	06 Nov 2023 09:59
Last Modified:	06 Nov 2023 09:59
URI:	https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/32487

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