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Pyoderma Gangrenosum of the breast: A case report study
Spyridon Marinopoulos1, Charalampos Theofanakis1, Theoni Zacharouli1
1Breast Unit, 1st Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Athens University Medical School, Alexandra Hospital, Greece.
Introduction:
Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) of the breast is a rare and rapidly spreading disease, which usually co-exists with severe underlying systemic conditions. PG often presents secondary to breast surgery with skin lesions and signs of infection, even though it is a non-infectious, necrotizing dermatological entity.
Presentation Of Case:
We present a case of de novo unilateral breast PG in 37-year-old woman, with a clear medical history whatsoever. The patient was treated with corticosteroids and, in a two-month follow up, presents with nearly no signs of PG.
Discussion:
PG of the breast presents with atypical clinical signs and is characterized by an exclusion-based diagnosis. It often mimics inflammation but is resistant to antibiotics.
Conclusion:
The optimal treatment for PG is systemic use of corticosteroids and surgical debridement of the necrotic tissue, while the timely onset of the therapeutic approach is of outmost importance.
