title: Scrotal pyoderma gangrenosum associated with dermatomyositis.
abstract: Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) of the scrotum is extremely rare. We report a case of scrotal PG associated with dermatomyositis. Initial healing was slow despite the use of oral prednisolone and azathioprine. Healing was accelerated by the local use of a potent topical corticosteroid. PG should be considered in the differential diagnosis of ulcerating lesions of the genitalia.
authors: Department of Dermatology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Shah
authors: F M
authors: FM
authors: Lewis
authors: C I
authors: CI
authors: Harrington
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002990:Clobetasol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003882:Dermatomyositis / Q000150:complications*; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017511:Pyoderma Gangrenosum / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D012611:Scrotum / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D002990:Clobetasol