When Recurring Infections Mask an Atypical Presentation of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): A Re-Visitation and Literature Review.
Citation: Cureus. 13(12):e20215, 2021 Dec.PMID: 35004035Department: Gastroenterology Fellowship | Internal Medicine Residency | Internal Medicine Residency | MedStar Georgetown University Hospital/MedStar Washington Hospital CenterForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Case ReportsSubject headings: IN PROCESS -- NOT YET INDEXEDYear: 2021Abstract: Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is an uncommon and severe extra-intestinal manifestation (EIM) of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Head or scalp involvement in this condition is exceedingly rare. Approximately one-third of presentations can be precipitated by skin trauma or infection, a phenomenon known as pathergy. These ulcers develop acutely, do not necessarily correlate with IBD activity, and can precede IBD diagnosis. Here, we present an atypical presentation of PG that became a cornerstone finding in the subsequent diagnosis of IBD. Copyright (c) 2021, Gildea et al.Fiscal year: FY2022Digital Object Identifier: Date added to catalog: 2022-02-21| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is an uncommon and severe extra-intestinal manifestation (EIM) of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Head or scalp involvement in this condition is exceedingly rare. Approximately one-third of presentations can be precipitated by skin trauma or infection, a phenomenon known as pathergy. These ulcers develop acutely, do not necessarily correlate with IBD activity, and can precede IBD diagnosis. Here, we present an atypical presentation of PG that became a cornerstone finding in the subsequent diagnosis of IBD. Copyright (c) 2021, Gildea et al.
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