Serum C-reactive protein measurement in pyoderma gangrenosum.
A case of pyoderma gangrenosum is reported in a patient with a past history of ulcerative colitis. Serial C-reactive protein (CRP) concentrations were measured and were found to be markedly elevated at presentation. Levels were also raised during two subsequent relapses. CRP levels proved to be a useful objective indicator of disease activity and response to therapy, and reflected changes in disease activity before the erythrocyte sedimentation rate.
D002097:C-Reactive Protein / Q000378:metabolism*; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000097:blood; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis; D011711:Pyoderma / Q000097:blood*; D012008:Recurrence
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