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Pseudo-wound infection after a caesarean section: Case report of unrecognized Pyoderma Gangrenosum

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Highlights • Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG) is a rare auto-inflammatory disease.• It can develop after surgery due to the pathergy phenomena.• Consider PG in the differential diagnosis of a suspected surgical… Click to show full abstract

Highlights • Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG) is a rare auto-inflammatory disease.• It can develop after surgery due to the pathergy phenomena.• Consider PG in the differential diagnosis of a suspected surgical wound infection.• Avoid surgical treatment as long as the disease is active to reduce morbidity.

Keywords: pyoderma gangrenosum; pseudo wound; wound infection; case

Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2020

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