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Pyoderma gangrenosum and ulcerative colitis in the tropics / Pioderma gangrenoso e colite ulcerativa nos trópicos
Alese, Olatunji B; Irabor, David O.
  • Alese, Olatunji B; University College Hospital. Department of Surgery. Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery. Ibadan. NG
  • Irabor, David O; University College Hospital. Department of Surgery. Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery. Ibadan. NG
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; 41(6): 664-667, Nov.-Dec. 2008. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-502051
ABSTRACT
Pyoderma gangrenosum is a rare inflammatory skin condition, characterized by progressive and recurrent skin ulceration. There may be rapidly enlarging, painful ulcers with undermined edges and a necrotic, hemorrhagic base. Disorders classically associated with pyoderma gangrenosum include rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, paraproteinemia and myeloproliferative disorders. There have been some reports of the occurrence of pyoderma gangrenosum in Africa, and in Nigeria, but only one specifically reported pyoderma gangrenosum in association with ulcerative colitis. We report on a 45-year-old man who presented with pyoderma gangrenosum associated with ulcerative colitis; the second report in Nigeria. The skin lesions were managed with daily honey wound dressings. Oral dapsone and prednisolone were started. The frequency of the bloody diarrhea decreased, and was completely resolved by the second week after admission. The ulcers also showed accelerated healing. The goal of therapy is directed towards the associated systemic disorder, if present.
RESUMO
Pioderma gangrenoso é uma rara forma de inflamação dermatológica, caracterizada por ulceração progressiva e recorrente da pele. Pode ocorrer rápida formação de úlceras dolorosas expansivas, com bordas solapadas e base necrótica e hemorrágica. Condições classicamente associadas com pioderma gangrenoso incluem artrite reumatóide, doença inflamatória intestinal, paraproteinemia e doenças mieloproliferativas. Existem alguns relatos da ocorrência de pioderma gangrenoso na África e na Nigéria, mas apenas um relato específico da associação de pioderma gangrenoso e colite ulcerativa. Os autores relatam o caso de um homem de 45 anos que apresentou pioderma gangrenoso associado a colite ulcerativa, sendo este o segundo relato na Nigéria. As lesões de pele foram tratadas com curativos diários de mel. Foram utilizadas dapsona e prednisona via oral. A freqüência de diarréia sanguinolenta diminuiu e se resolveu completamente até a segunda semana após a admissão. As úlceras também mostraram rápida cicatrização. A meta do tratamento deve abordar também a doença sistêmica associada, quando presente.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Colitis, Ulcerative / Pyoderma Gangrenosum Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2008 Type: Article Affiliation country: Nigeria Institution/Affiliation country: University College Hospital/NG

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Colitis, Ulcerative / Pyoderma Gangrenosum Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2008 Type: Article Affiliation country: Nigeria Institution/Affiliation country: University College Hospital/NG