Pyoderma gangrenosum in a tipe 2 diabetic patient: a case report

Abstract

We are presenting a case of patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus that was diagnosed with a soft tissue infection in the lower extremity. This was initially treated as cellulitis and antibiotic treatment was initiated. Due to a poor clinical response, the diagnosis of pyoderma gangrenosum was proposed as part of the differential diagnosis. Skin biopsies and pathology confirmed the diagnosis of pyoderma gangrenosum that had a satisfactory response to steroid treatment

Keywords

• pyoderma gangrenosum
• topical steroids treatment
• type 2 diabetes mellitus
• surgical debridement.