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Ben Barankin, MD

Diagnosis

pyoderma gangrenosum ulcer

Body Site

leg

Age

63 years

Pigmentation

light

Organization

confluent

Color

red

Morphology

ulcerated (erosion / ulcer)

Pattern

asymmetric

Comments

A 63-year-old woman complained of persistent painful ulcers on her legs and abdomen for years. Skin biopsies failed to reveal any signs of infection, and an extensive evaluation for systemic disease was negative.

Description

large undermined ulcer covered with exuberant granulation tissue

Categories

cutaneous sign of systemic disease ulcer

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3/2/2003 21:33:46

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