Pyoderma gangrenosum in a renal transplant recipient: a case report.
Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is an ulcerative disease of the skin of unknown etiology. Its association with infection, autoimmune disease, inflammatory bowel disease, malignancy, and certain drugs suggests a hypersensitivity reaction. We herewith present a renal transplant recipient who developed PG. The patient presented with multiple necrotizing skin ulcers on both the upper and lower extremities associated with malaise, myalgia, arthralgia, weight loss and low-grade fever. To our knowledge, the association between PG and renal transplant has not been reported previously.
Al-Hwiesh
Abdullah K
AK
Consultant Internist/Nephrologist, Department of Internal Medicine, King Fahd Hospital of the University, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia. dr_hwiesh@yahoo.com
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D017511:Pyoderma Gangrenosum / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones