Pyoderma gangrenosum associated with ulcerative colitis: A case report

Authors

  • Tahir Kamal
  • Sanam Rafiq

Keywords:

Pyoderma gangrenosum, ulcerative colitis

Abstract

Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is an uncommon ulcerative cutaneous condition of heterogeneous etiology. It is characterized by rapid progression of painful necrolytic ulcer. It is associated with systemic diseases in at least 50% of patients. Diagnosis is made by exclusion of other causes of similar appearing cutaneous ulcerations including infections, malignancy, etc. In our case pyoderma gangrenosum was associated with ulcerative colitis. 

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Published

2017-06-13

How to Cite

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Kamal T, Rafiq S. Pyoderma gangrenosum associated with ulcerative colitis: A case report. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2017Jun.13 [cited 2025Mar.23];27(1):86-8. Available from: https://jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/1035

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 1 (2017): January - March

Section

Case Reports

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