Pyoderma Gangrenosum Presentation After Abdominoplasty and Augmentation Mastopexy.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-11-2024

Publication Title

Cureus

Abstract

Pyoderma gangrenosum is a rare ulcerative skin disease of uncertain etiology, which in some cases can be misdiagnosed as an infectious process. In even more unique cases, this can occur in the postoperative period. Termed postsurgical pyoderma gangrenosum, this type of inflammatory skin condition requires a high index of suspicion to be able to appropriately treat and reduce complications. We present a 55-year-old female who presented with multiple wounds following mastopexy and abdominoplasty. With a prompt diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach, we could accurately care for the patient and minimize poor aesthetic sequela.

Volume

16

Issue

4

First Page

e58060

DOI

10.7759/cureus.58060

ISSN

2168-8184

PubMed ID

38738036

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