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[Postoperative pyoderma gangrenosum. Apropos of 2 cases]
Journal De Chirurgie
|May 1, 1987
Summary
Pyoderma gangrenosum presents as rapidly spreading necrotic ulcers, sometimes triggered by minor injuries. Prompt diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment with systemic corticosteroids.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Pyoderma gangrenosum is characterized by rapidly progressing necrotic ulcerations.
- It is frequently associated with systemic conditions like inflammatory colitis, hematologic disorders, and rheumatic diseases.
- Lesions can arise at sites of minor trauma in approximately 30% of cases.