Case study: diagnosis and treatment of pyoderma gangrenosum.
Pyoderma gangrenosum, is an ulcerative, inflammatory disorder often associated in the field of stoma care with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (Lyon and Smith, 2001). Pyoderma gangrenosum is distinctive in that it normally has a purple rolled edge and is extremely painful. The pathogenesis is unknown but immunologic aberrations of neutrophil granulocytes seem to be important (Petering et al, 2001). This paper demonstrates the rapid development and effective multi-disciplinary team management of an extensive case of Pyoderma gangrenosum. It also explores the possible causes of this particular manifestation.
Burton
Julie
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Colorectal Nursing Department, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds.
D003125:Colostomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003646:Debridement; D006801:Humans; D015212:Inflammatory Bowel Diseases / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017511:Pyoderma Gangrenosum / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing