Pyoderma Gangrenosum Flashcards

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pyoderma gangrenosum

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rash that develops after minor injury with an underlying systemic condition

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what systemic conditions are the underlying cause

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IBD
rheumatoid arthritis
leukaemia

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signs

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pustular rash
blue/purple border
breaks down and can form an ulcer
occurs at site of a minor injury

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management

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oral prednisolone

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