Case Summary | pyoderma gangrenosum
| Condition | Pyoderma Gangrenosum |
| Current Status and How Case Started | A sore on the back of my leg turned into an open sore. After an initial mis-diagnosis, it was determined to be pyoderma gangrenosum. I was given anti-biotics to fight an underlying infection, and anti-biotic ointment to cover the wound site. I also was given steroids to heal the site. |
| Dates | December 15, 2010 - Ongoing |
| Diagnosed On | January 20, 2011 |
| Diagnosis Method | Doctor Examination |
| Treatment Combo | Pain Killers (Analgesic) + Corticosteroids + Antibiotic Ointment |
| Treatment Result | Helped a lot |
| Treatments Description | While the wound almost healed completely, it worsened when I caught pneumonia, and has persisted since that time (March 2011). |
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| Gender: | Female |
| Age | 55 |
| Weight | 165 pounds |
| Height: | 5 Feet 7 Inches |
| About me: | Avid walker and gardener. |