Pyoderma gangrenosum in two siblings: a familial predisposition

Pediatr Dermatol. 2001 Jul-Aug;18(4):308-12. doi: 10.1046/j.1525-1470.2001.01936.x.

Abstract

We report pyoderma gangrenosum in two siblings with onset during childhood and no associated systemic abnormalities. The patients were born of nonconsanguineous, healthy parents. Treatment with oral corticosteroids produced an excellent clinical response, followed by recurrence after cessation of therapy. Steroids were restarted in combination with dapsone to prevent further recurrence.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Child
  • Ear
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Foot
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nuclear Family
  • Pyoderma Gangrenosum / drug therapy
  • Pyoderma Gangrenosum / genetics*
  • Pyoderma Gangrenosum / pathology*
  • Risk Assessment
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones