[Atypical pyoderma gangrenosum in 92-year-old patient]

Cas Lek Cesk. 2004;143(7):481-4.
[Article in Czech]

Abstract

Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is rather rare chronic dermatosis presenting as cutaneous necrosis followed by development of expanding chronic ulcer with well-demarcated, undermined, violaceous borders. Diagnosis of PG is predominantly based on the clinical presentation and course. Histopathologic findings may be non-specific. Half of patients suffer from a somatic systemic disease. We describe 92-year-old lady presenting with large non-healing ulcer of the anterolateral calf with the diagnosis of atypical PG. In a discussion differential diagnosis of cutaneous ulcers mimicking PG is reviewed and the treatment possibilities summarised.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pyoderma Gangrenosum* / diagnosis
  • Pyoderma Gangrenosum* / pathology
  • Pyoderma Gangrenosum* / therapy