Pyoderma gangrenosum complicating infection of the hand. A case report and review of the literature.
Pyoderma gangrenosum is infrequently encountered by the orthopedic surgeon. The appearance of progressive, painful bullae followed injury and infection in a 56-year-old man. The treatment consisted of a search for an associated underlying systemic disease in concert with high-dose steroids. The etiology is not known.
Papilion
J D
JD
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Virginia.
Bergfield
T G
TG
D005734:Gangrene; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis; D011711:Pyoderma / Q000473:pathology*