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Chronic non-healing ulcer reveals pyoderma gangrenosum: A case report
Orhan Yilmaz1, Philip Doiron2, Robyn Evans3
1College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.
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Pyoderma gangrenosum is a rare, ulcerative skin condition with complex diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, particularly in cases without associated systemic conditions. We present the case of a 71-year-old female with a chronic, non-healing ulcer, initially unresponsive to conventional topical treatments. After a thorough evaluation and biopsy, a diagnosis of pyoderma gangrenosum was made. Treatment efforts included both intralesional and topical therapies, with varying responses observed. This case highlights the challenges in diagnosing and managing pyoderma gangrenosum, emphasizing the need for individualized care and a multidisciplinary approach to treat chronic, non-healing ulcers.
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