Peritonsillar Involvement in Pyoderma Gangrenosum associated with Ulcerative Colitis
Intestinal Research
; : 153-156, 2014.
Article
in English
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-121982
Responsible library:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
Peritonsillar abscess is a common deep throat infection. Early diagnosis and prompt, appropriate management of a peritonsillar abscess prevents mortality. A 45-year-old woman on steroids for an ulcerative colitis (UC) exacerbation presented with sore throat and multiple skin ulcers on her left forearm and right foot. Computed tomography of the neck revealed a peritonsillar abscess. Gram staining and culture of the abscess were negative, and a skin biopsy suggested pyoderma gangrenosum (PG). The final diagnosis was peritonsillar involvement of steroid-refractory PG-associated UC. The patient showed a complete response to infliximab. Here, we report a case of successful infliximab treatment for peritonsillar involvement of steroid-refractory PG-associated UC.
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Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
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SDG3 - Target 3.4 Reduce premature mortality due to noncommunicable diseases
Health problem:
Target 3.4: Reduce premature mortality due to noncommunicable diseases
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Other Malignant Neoplasms
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Other Respiratory Diseases
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Skin Diseases
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pharynx
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Skin
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Skin Ulcer
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Steroids
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Biopsy
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Colitis, Ulcerative
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Pharyngitis
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Peritonsillar Abscess
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Mortality
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Pyoderma Gangrenosum
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
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Screening study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Intestinal Research
Year:
2014
Document type:
Article