Applying Intravenous Immunoglobulin and Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy to Treat Refractory Pyoderma Gangrenosum: A Case Report.

Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare chronic neutrophilic dermatosis that causes undermining ulcers. Unfortunately, standardization of PG treatment remains a challenge. In this article, we describe a case in which a 69-year-old man presented with a painful ulcer on the right lower leg. The diagnosis...

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Publicado en:International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds Vol. 20; no. 2; pp. 158 - 162
Autores principales: Jin, Shi-Ying, Chen, Mei, Wang, Feng-Yuan, Wang, Fei
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Publicado: Sage Publications Inc. Jun2021
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          Jin, Shi-Ying
          Chen, Mei
          Wang, Feng-Yuan
          Wang, Fei
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          Immunoglobulins Administration and Dosage
          Administration, Intravenous
          Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
          Pyoderma Gangrenosum Therapy
          Immunosuppression
          Aged
          Male
          Methylprednisolone Therapeutic Use
          Cyclosporins Therapeutic Use
          Thalidomide Therapeutic Use
          Sulfasalazine Therapeutic Use
          Dexamethasone Therapeutic Use
          Aged: 65+ years
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      ab: Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare chronic neutrophilic dermatosis that causes undermining ulcers. Unfortunately, standardization of PG treatment remains a challenge. In this article, we describe a case in which a 69-year-old man presented with a painful ulcer on the right lower leg. The diagnosis of PG was made after excluding other diseases. He had a history of PG on his left lower leg 2 years earlier and was cured by the treatment of systemic corticosteroids and cyclosporin A for 43 days. However, such a treatment was not effective this time. Hence, we applied intravenous immunoglobulin and negative-pressure wound therapy, and the patient was cured. Altogether, this case supports the use of intravenous immunoglobulin as an effective adjuvant for refractory PG, and indicates negative-pressure wound therapy as a treatment option to advance ulcer healing under adequate immunosuppression.
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