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Image Number #1416 (Pyoderma gangrenosum)

Diagnosis: Pyoderma gangrenosum

Description: Pseudoblisters,abscesses and ulcers

Morphology: Abscess

Site: Hand,dorsum

Sex: M

Age: 52

Type: Clinical

Submitted By: Ian McColl

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History: This form of Pyoderma gangrenosum is sometimes described as Bullous Sweet's syndrome.It is one of the neutrophilic dermatoses and arises quite rapidly.It may be associated with an underlying myeloproliferative disorder particularly leukaemia.It responds well to oral steroids in high doses.

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