Intravenous Immunoglobulin as Salvage Therapy in Refractory Pyoderma Gangrenosum: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature

Abstract

Pyoderma gangrenosum is a neutrophilic dermatosis that occurs both as a primary disorder as well as secondary to an underlying disease. Due to its low prevalence there are limited data on therapeutics, particularly in refractory cases. Here, we discuss a case successfully managed with intravenous immunoglobulin and review the supporting literature.

Keywords

• Intravenous immunoglobulin
• Treatment
• Pyoderma gangrenosum