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A case of ulcerative colitis presenting as pyoderma gangrenosum and lung nodule

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Pyoderma gangrenosum is a phenomenon of cutaneous ulceration where etiology is not well understood. About half of the cases have an associated extracutanoeus manifestation or associated systemic diseases. Most commonly associated systemic disorders include inflammatory bowel disease, hematologic malignancies, autoimmune arthritis, and vasculitis. We are reporting a case where pyoderma gangrenosum has presenting features for ulcerative colitis.

Source: Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

DOI: 10.3402/jchimp.v4.23402

Authors: Xin Li, Subhash Chandra

Institution: Greater Baltimore Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $500