Author:
Chicha Hassina,Taharboucht Said,Tiboune Nacera,Touati Nadia,Chibane Ahcene
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare and chronic neutrophilic dermatosis. It is clinically characterized by aseptic ulcerations preferentially located in the lower limbs. Its location in the genital area is unusual and could be a source of diagnostic difficulties. In half of the cases, PG is associated with an underlying disease. The association with Behçet’s disease is exceptional.
Case presentation
We report an original observation of a patient who presented a vulvar PG which revealed a Behçet’s disease.
Conclusion
The distinction between these two pathologies was difficult because of the similarity of the cutaneous-mucous lesions on the one hand, and the absence of histological specificity of these two pathologies on the other hand.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC