Pyoderma gangrenosum
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Web Resources for Pyoderma gangrenosum
Relevant Clinical Literature
UK Guidance
Other Wikis
Medpedia on Pyoderma gangrenosum (Less technical, good quality control)
Wikipedia on Pyoderma gangrenosum (Less technical, ? quality control)
A skin disorder of unknown aetiology, characterized by ulcerated nodules or pustules with a blue-black undermined edge and purulent surface. Often associated with pyrexia and general malaise. It can easily be misdiagnosed as a chronic "leg ulcer" or cellulitis. Dermatology opinion and biopsy is necessary to make the diagnosis.
Aetiology
Clinical
Associated with
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Primary biliary cirrhosis
- Myeloma
- Lymphoma
- Idiopathic
Management
Management is of the underlying cause; also topical and/or oral steroids If resistant, oral dapsone or minocycline, occasionally ciclosporin.
