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Treatment of Pyoderma Gangrenosum. — SAQ
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A patient presents with features suggestive of treatment of pyoderma gangrenosum.. Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) = a neutrophilic dermatosis presenting as rapidly enlarging painful ulcers with undermined violaceous borders. Pathergy (new lesions at trauma/surgery sites). Ass...
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a) What is the most likely diagnosis and what clinical features support it? (2 marks)
b) What investigations would you arrange to confirm the diagnosis? (3 marks)
c) Outline your management plan for this patient. (3 marks)
d) What are the key complications and prognostic factors? (2 marks)