Massive pyoderma gangrenosum in a 77year old female with Crohn's disease responsive to adalimumab

Lipka, Seth; Katz, Seymour; Ginzburg, Lev

doi:10.1016/j.crohns.2012.07.029

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“…A total of 3212 unique citations were found. 1286 and 1704 citations were excluded by abstract and full‐text read, respectively, yielding 222 articles…”

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Pyoderma gangrenosum and tumour necrosis factor alpha inhibitors: A semi‐systematic review

Abdallah

Fogh

Bech

2019

International Wound Journal

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Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare ulcerative skin disease that presents a therapeutic challenge. Tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) inhibitors have been reported to successfully control PG. Our aim was to systematically evaluate and compare the clinical effectiveness of TNFα inhibitors in adults with PG. A literature search including databases such as PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science was conducted, using search terms related to PG and TNFα inhibitors. Studies and case reports were included if patients were diagnosed with PG, over the age of 18 and administered TNFα inhibitor. A total of 3212 unique citations were identified resulting in 222 articles describing 356 patients being included in our study. The study we report found an 87% (95% CI: 83%‐90%) response rate and a 67% (95% CI: 62%‐72%) complete response rate to TNFα inhibitors. No statistically significant differences in the response rates (P = 0.6159) or complete response rates (P = 0.0773) to infliximab, adalimumab, and etanercept were found. In our study TNFα inhibitors demonstrated significant effectiveness with response and complete response rates supporting the use of TNFα inhibitors to treat PG in adults. Our study suggests that there is no significant difference in effectiveness among infliximab, adalimumab, and etanercept.

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“…A total of 3212 unique citations were found. 1286 and 1704 citations were excluded by abstract and full‐text read, respectively, yielding 222 articles…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Pyoderma gangrenosum and tumour necrosis factor alpha inhibitors: A semi‐systematic review

Abdallah

Fogh

Bech

2019

International Wound Journal

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“…However, the benefits of infliximab outweigh the risks of its use and the agent has become the drug of choice in steroid-refractory PG. Although there are reports of refractory cases [ 86–88 ], adalimumab and etanercept are also thought to be effective biologic agents for PG[ 89–92 ]. Uses of plasma exchange, human immunoglobulin infusion and interferon-a therapy are also reported in more refractory PG ( Table 1 ) [ 93–95 ].…”

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Diagnosis and management of parastomal pyoderma gangrenosum

Shen

2013

Gastroenterology Report

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Parastomal pyoderma gangrenosum (PPG) is an unusual neutrophilic dermatosis characterized by painful, necrotic ulcerations occurring in the area surrounding an abdominal stoma. It typically affects young to middle-aged adults, with a slight female predominance. The underlying etiology for PPG remains enigmatic but aberrant immune response to injury may play a pivotal role. The reported risk factors for the development of PPG include the presence of extra-intestinal manifestations, autoimmune disorders and obesity, along with local factors, such as the presence of parastomal hernia or pressure ulcer. PPG can develop at any time after the stoma construction. The histopathological features of PPG are not pathognomonic and its diagnosis is mainly based on clinical features. The management of PPG often requires a multidisciplinary approach, with a combination of local wound care and systemic medications.

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Biologic and small-molecule medications in the management of pyoderma gangrenosum

McKenzie

Cash

Gupta

et al. 2018

Journal of Dermatological Treatment

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Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is an uncommon inflammatory skin disorder characterized by neutrophil dysfunction. There are currently no FDA-approved drugs for the treatment of this disease, and treatment has typically relied on traditional immunosuppressive medications such as prednisone or cyclosporine. The efficacy of biologics in the treatment of other pro-inflammatory conditions such as psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease is well-documented in the literature. Therefore, the use of biologic medications for the treatment of rarer inflammatory skin conditions, such as PG, is a compelling topic for investigation. Biologic and small-molecule therapies allow physicians to target specific pro-inflammatory mediators that underlie PG pathogenesis. This review provides an update on the use of biologic and small-molecule medications for the treatment of PG and summarizes the latest data on the clinical efficacy and pharmacology of these treatments.

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Massive pyoderma gangrenosum in a 77year old female with Crohn's disease responsive to adalimumab

Cited by 4 publications

References 3 publications

Pyoderma gangrenosum and tumour necrosis factor alpha inhibitors: A semi‐systematic review

Pyoderma gangrenosum and tumour necrosis factor alpha inhibitors: A semi‐systematic review

Diagnosis and management of parastomal pyoderma gangrenosum

Biologic and small-molecule medications in the management of pyoderma gangrenosum

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