Vegetative pyoderma gangrenosum
Synonyms: Granulomatous pyoderma gangrenosum
A rare subtype of pyoderma gangrenosum disease characterized by a solitary erythematous ulcerated plaque which lacks the violaceous border typically present in classic pyoderma gangrenosum usually affecting individuals who are otherwise healthy. Histologically the lesion presents a central layer containing neutrophilic inflamation surrounded by a palisade of histiocytes which are rimmed by a lymphocytic infiltrate. In comparison with the other variants of pyoderma gangrenosum this subtype usually shows a good response to less aggressive treatments and underlying systemic disorders are less frequently associated. It is considered the most benign and uncommon clinical variant of pyoderma gangrenosum.
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