# Pyoderma Gangrenosum Post Reduction Mammoplasty: An Unusual Postoperative Complication

## TL;DR

This paper reports a rare case of pyoderma gangrenosum following breast reduction surgery and highlights the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.

## Contribution

The paper presents a rare postoperative complication and suggests the use of immunomodulators with steroids for better outcomes.

## Key findings

- Pyoderma gangrenosum is a rare complication after reduction mammoplasty.
- Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent progression and improve re-epithelialization.
- Combining immunomodulators with steroids may enhance treatment outcomes.

## Abstract

We present a case of a patient with pyoderma gangrenosum, a rare complication associated with surgical procedures. Breast reduction is the second most common etiology within this category. This case emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis to start therapy on time to stop the inflammatory process and prevent its progression, achieving adequate re-epithelialization, as well as emphasizes the use of an immunomodulator with steroid treatment to offer better results that impact the quality of life positively.