A Case of Pustular Pyoderma Gangrenosum Misdiagnosed as Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis in a Pediatric Patient

CONCLUSION: PG is relatively rare in clinical settings, particularly among pediatric patients exhibiting persistent high fever and signs of pustular pyoderma gangrenosum. This case underscores the importance of considering the potential diagnosis of pediatric pustular PG when confronted with a child presenting persistent high fever and pustules after trauma. Additionally, the proactive initiation of adalimumab emerges as a promising treatment option for pediatric IBD -associated pustular PG.PMID:38435844 | PMC:PMC10909319 | DOI:10.2147/CCID.S449404
Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Source Type: research