Pyoderma Gangrenosum Following Total Colectomy for Ulcerative Colitis
Introduction
Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare, neutrophilic dermatosis characterized by rapidly enlarging, painful ulcers with violaceous and undermined borders. It is commonly associated with systemic disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, hematologic malignancies, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).¹ While PG often correlates with IBD flares, its pathogenesis is not well understood. C …
Introduction
Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare, neutrophilic dermatosis characterized by rapidly enlarging, painful ulcers with violaceous and undermined borders. It is commonly associated with systemic disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, hematologic malignancies, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).¹ While PG often correlates with IBD flares, its pathogenesis is not well understood. C … Continue reading "Pyoderma Gangrenosum Following Total Colectomy for Ulcerative Colitis"
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Introduction
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