Pyoderma gangrenosum in a renal transplant recipient: A case report and review of literature

Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare disorder of unknown etiology characterized by multiple cutaneous ulcers with mucopurulent or hemorrhagic exudate. This sterile neutrophilic dermatosis is known to occur in association with malignancy, infection, autoimmune disorders and drugs. Occurrence of PG in...

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Published in:Indian journal of nephrology 2015-09, Vol.25 (5), p.297-299
Main Authors: Jha, P K, Rana, A, Kapoor, S, Kher, V
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Report
Case studies
Complications and side effects
Diagnosis
Drug therapy
Health aspects
Immunosuppressive agents
Kidney transplantation
Patient outcomes
Pyoderma
Risk factors
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Summary:Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare disorder of unknown etiology characterized by multiple cutaneous ulcers with mucopurulent or hemorrhagic exudate. This sterile neutrophilic dermatosis is known to occur in association with malignancy, infection, autoimmune disorders and drugs. Occurrence of PG in a renal transplant recipient, who is already on immunosuppressants, is rare. We hereby report a renal transplant recipient who developed PG 1-month after transplant and responded well to treatment with escalated dose of oral steroid.
ISSN:0971-4065
1998-3662
DOI:10.4103/0971-4065.156900