Pediatric pyoderma gangrenosum with splenic and pulmonary involvement.

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An 8-year-old boy presented with ulcers on the lip and limbs, scattered pustules, fever, and general malaise. Further investigation revealed splenic and pulmonary lesions. A diagnosis of pyoderma gangrenosum with splenic and pulmonary involvement was made. The authors have not found a previous report of pediatric pyoderma with splenic involvement in the literature.

Authors: Allen, C; Hull, J; Wilkison, N; Burge, S

• Publication status: Published
• Host title: Pediatric dermatology
• Volume: 30
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 497-499
• Publication date: 2013-01-01
• Event location: United States
• DOI: 10.1111/pde.12138
• EISSN: 1525-1470
• ISSN: 0736-8046
• Keywords: Pyoderma Gangrenosum; Biopsy; Lung Diseases; Splenic Diseases; Child; Humans; Male