# A Rare Case of Pyoderma Gangrenosum as a Complication of Ulcerative Colitis: A Case Report and Literature Review

## TL;DR

This paper reports a rare case of pyoderma gangrenosum linked to ulcerative colitis and emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in highlighting a rare extraintestinal complication and its successful management in a patient with ulcerative colitis.

## Key findings

- Pyoderma gangrenosum was identified as a complication of ulcerative colitis in a patient with atypical skin ulcers.
- Early recognition and treatment with corticosteroids and immunosuppressive therapy improved patient outcomes.

## Abstract

This case highlights pyoderma gangrenosum, a rare but serious extraintestinal manifestation of ulcerative colitis, especially in patients presenting with atypical skin ulcers and a history of inflammatory bowel disease. The pathergy phenomenon and lesions were crucial diagnostic clues, and early recognition, along with prompt initiation of corticosteroids and immunosuppressive therapy, improved outcomes.