Pyoderma gangrenosum after cesarean delivery

In this reported case of pyoderma gangrenosum after cesarean delivery, deep ulceration involved the entire lower abdomen before immunosuppressive treatment was started. Initial high doses of prednisolone followed by low doses of cyclosporine A led to complete resolution of the skin lesions. This cas...

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Published in:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology 2000-08, Vol.183 (2), p.502-504
Main Authors: Rönnau, Andrea C., Schmiedeberg, Sherko v., Bielfeld, Peter, Ruzicka, Thomas, Schuppe, Hans-Christian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Adult
Cesarean delivery
Cesarean Section
Cyclosporine - therapeutic use
cyclosporine A
Female
Humans
Immunosuppressive Agents - therapeutic use
postoperative complication
Postoperative Complications
Prednisolone - therapeutic use
pyoderma gangrenosum
Pyoderma Gangrenosum - drug therapy
Pyoderma Gangrenosum - etiology
Pyoderma Gangrenosum - pathology
skin lesion
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Summary:In this reported case of pyoderma gangrenosum after cesarean delivery, deep ulceration involved the entire lower abdomen before immunosuppressive treatment was started. Initial high doses of prednisolone followed by low doses of cyclosporine A led to complete resolution of the skin lesions. This case report illustrates the importance of early diagnosis and effective systemic immunosuppressive therapy of pyoderma gangrenosum. (Am J Obstet Gynecol 2000;183:502-4.)
ISSN:0002-9378
1097-6868
DOI:10.1067/mob.2000.105898