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Pyoderma gangrenosum after totally implanted central venous access device insertion.

Ihsan Inan1, Patrick O Myers, Rolf Braun

  • 1Visceral Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Geneva University Hospital, Rue Micheli-du-Crest 24, CH-1211 Geneva, Switzerland. ihsan.inan@hcuge.ch

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Pyoderma gangrenosum is a rare skin disease that can rapidly progress to necrosis. Early diagnosis and treatment with steroids are crucial for managing this condition, especially in patients with underlying systemic disorders.

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Published on: January 13, 2026

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Pyoderma gangrenosum is an aseptic ulcerative skin disease with unclear etiology.
  • Often associated with systemic disorders like inflammatory bowel disease, hematological disease, or arthritis.
  • Triggering factors such as trauma or surgery are identified in 25-50% of cases.

Observation:

  • A 90-year-old patient with myelodysplastic syndrome developed fever and skin inflammation post-central venous access device insertion.
  • Lesions rapidly progressed to circular skin necrosis at the device site.
  • Intravenous steroid treatment halted the necrosis progression.

Findings:

  • Pyoderma gangrenosum can manifest following invasive procedures.
  • Prompt diagnosis and intervention are critical for successful management.
  • Systemic steroids can effectively halt the progression of necrotic lesions.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering pyoderma gangrenosum in post-procedural skin necrosis.
  • Emphasizes the role of early steroid therapy in preventing further tissue damage.
  • Underscores the need for vigilance in patients with associated systemic conditions.