Pyoderma gangrenosum.
Pyoderma gangrenosum is a clinical diagnosis. The ulcer shows three absolutely distinctive morphologic features: a purple-red, raised, undermined border; an irregular base, and cribriform scarring at the periphery. Evaluation of a patient with pyoderma gangrenosum requires a systematic search for possible associated inflammatory bowel disease or other internal disease. Although a variety of local treatments are used, systemic steroids are almost always necessary.
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001510:Bed Rest; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000150:complications; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000150:complications; D003646:Debridement; D006801:Humans; D011711:Pyoderma / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones