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A case of breast pyoderma gangrenosum after skin tag removal

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: The following case report describes a 66 years old female who developed pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) on her left breast after skin tag removal. PG is an inflammatory dermatosis often confused with necrotizing infection. It is linked to breast surgery especially in those with preexisting autoimmune disorders. Knowledge of PG occurring in the breast is essential for early diagnosis and proper treatment.

Source: Case Studies in Surgery

DOI: 10.5430/css.v2n4p32

Authors: E. Hayakawa, J. Gudjonsson, T. Chang, J. Caughran

Language: English

Topic: Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2516013629

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