Case of Pyoderma Gangrenosum Associated with Ulcerative Colitis Successfully Treated with Infliximab
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Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare, ulcerating inflammatory skin disease. PG is often associated with systemic diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Herein, we report a case of PG associated with ulcerative colitis successfully treated with infliximab. Our case report supports the efficacy of infliximab for refractory case of PG with IBD.
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تاریخ انتشار 2016