Pyoderma Gangrenosum in Ulcerative Colitis

Abstract

Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is an uncommon ulcerative cutaneous condition. Approximately 50% of the patients have an associated systemic disease like inflammatory bowel disease, monoclonal gammopathy, myeloproliferative disorders, malignancies, HIV, sarcoidosis and Takayasu's arteritis. In adults the lesions are commonly seen on the lower extremities whereas in children, lesions are also seen on the head, face, buttocks, perianal and genital areas

The clinical presentation is described.