[Postoperative pyoderma gangrenosum and cancer of the breast. Apropos of a case]

Chirurgie. 1989;115(2):142-5.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a extending necrotic ulceration with bluish and purplish red margins. This disease is often associated with ulcerative colitis, systemic, hematologic or rheumatic affections. However post-surgical idiopathic PG can occur. One post-mammectomy case is reported. PG can first be suspected on clinical aspect, lack of a specific etiology. PG is a diagnosis of exclusion that is made only after others possibilities are ruled out. The treatment is surgical excision and general corticotherapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mastectomy, Modified Radical / adverse effects*
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
  • Pyoderma / diagnosis
  • Pyoderma / etiology*
  • Pyoderma / surgery