Pyoderma Gangrenosum Flashcards
1
Q
What is pyoderma gangrenosum?
A
Autoinflammatory disorder presenting as a rapidly enlarging ulcer
2
Q
What causes pyoderma gangrenosum?
A
IBD Idiopathic RA SLE Myeloproliferative disorders PBC Myeloid leukaemia
3
Q
Where does pyoderma gangrenosum typically affect?
A
Lower limb
4
Q
What are the features of pyoderma gangrenosum?
A
Initially = small red papule
Later = deep red necrotic ulcer
+/- systemic features
5
Q
How is pyoderma gangrenosum managed?
A
Topical/oral steroids
