Atypical Pyoderma gangrenosum: a case of delayed recognition

Abstract

Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is an inflammatory skin condition that is often misdiagnosed as a necrotizing infection. This diagnosis must be considered in any patient with underlying systemic disease who presents with large ulcerating lesions that are unresponsive to antibiotics. Early diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach to treatment are crucial to achieving improvement in quality of life and minimizing cosmetic morbidity.

Keywords

• pyoderma gangrenosum
• cellulitis
• glucocorticoids
• pathergy