title: Pyoderma gangrenosum masquerading as Donovanosis.
abstract: Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology characterized by neutrophilic infiltration of the dermis and destruction of tissue. PG is diagnosed after excluding more commonly occurring condition presenting with similar manifestation. Though PG has been reported to occur over the genitalia, it rarely presents with concurrent involvement of the groin. Herein, we present a case of PG masquerading as Donovanosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Goa Medical College, Goa, India.
authors.forename: Varadraj V
authors.initials: VV
authors.lastname: Pai
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad, India.
authors.forename: Naveen Narayanshetty
authors.initials: NN
authors.lastname: Kikkeri
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad, India.
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Athanikar
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad, India.
authors.forename: Anil
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Myageri
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad, India.
authors.forename: Vijetha
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Rai
keywords: Donovanosis; genitalia; pyoderma gangrenosum