Scrotal pyoderma gangrenosum associated with dermatomyositis.
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.
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Department of Dermatology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK.
Lewis
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Harrington
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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
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D002990:Clobetasol