Pyoderma gangrenosum Flashcards
1
Q
gender
age
begins as
A
Female
all ages usually 40-60.
begins as an inflammatory pustule w a surrounding halo that enlarges and begins to ulcerate.
2
Q
More superficial less destructive form of pg
Least aggressive form.
A
Bullous pg
vegatative pg
3
Q
recomm tests
A
Biopsy
tissue culture
eval of other pot assoc dx such as IBD , Hema, inflam arthritis
4
Q
tx
A
steroid
most cases systemic steroid.
knitial dose 1-2 mg/kg.
5
Q
50% of pxs w PG have an assoc disease most often
A
IBD
Crohns and ulcerative colitis
PG(ICU)
6
Q
early biopsu show
A
Suppurative folliculitis
