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Pyoderma Gangrenosum in a Child - A Rare Case Report

Neimenuo Kuotsu, Dhanalakshmi U R. .

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Pyodermagangrenosum (PG) is a rare, reactive, chronic, non infectiousneutrophilicdermatosis of unknown etiology commonly associated with underlying systemic           diseases. It is seen more frequently in adults between 40-60 years, with female preponderance and affects only 4% of infants and adolescents. Here we report a case of   pyodermagangrenosum in a child which is relatively rare.

 Keywords: Pyodermagangrenosum, child, perianal,    perineum, pathergy

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