Pyostomatitis vegetans associated with asymptomatic ulcerative colitis: a case report.
Pyostomatitis vegetans, a rare pustular disorder of the oral mucosa, is a highly specific marker for inflammatory bowel disease and may be difficult to treat. A case of pyostomatitis vegetans in a patient with long-standing asymptomatic ulcerative colitis is presented. Complete remission was achieved with topical steroids; no systemic treatment was required.
Chaudhry
S I
SI
Department of Oral Medicine & Pathology, GKT Dental Institute, Guy's Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
Philpot
N S
NS
Odell
E W
EW
Challacombe
S J
SJ
Shirlaw
P J
PJ
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001623:Betamethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000150:complications; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology*; D013280:Stomatitis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology*; D013492:Suppuration
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D001623:Betamethasone