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Natalia A Pluta1, Tamara L Kemp2, Shayna C Rivard3
1From the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD.
Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare inflammatory skin condition that can mimic surgical complications. Early suspicion and tailored immunomodulatory treatment are crucial for healing ulcerative lesions after breast surgery.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Plastic Surgery
- Immunology
Background:
- Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare, noninfectious neutrophilic dermatitis presenting as painful ulcerative lesions.
- PG frequently mimics surgical site infections, leading to misdiagnosis and delayed treatment.
- Post-surgical nonhealing wounds, especially after cosmetic procedures like reduction mammoplasty, warrant consideration for atypical diagnoses.
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