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Pyoderma gangrenosum
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Pyoderma gangrenosum A rapidly-developing skin ulcer with a well-defined red or violaceous overhanging border. Believed to be vasculitic in nature.
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Skin
Skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
Ulcer
A sore on the skin surface or on the stomach lining.
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Pyodermatitis
Skin infection producing pus.
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Proteoglycan
A major constituent of cartilage. Protein molecule with polysaccharide side-chains.
Prostaglandins
Molecules produced by the breakdown of arachidonic acid (from cell membranes) by cyclo-oxygenase. Most are inflammatory but some suppress inflammation.
Pseudogout
Acute joint inflammation caused by crystals of calcium pyrophosphate.
Psoriatic arthritis
Arthritis associated with psoriasis. May occur in several forms.
Pulseless disease
See 'Takayasu disease'.
Pyoderma gangrenosum
Pyrophosphate
Calcium pyrophosphate causes pseudogout and is responsible for chondrocalcinosis visible on X-ray.
Pyrophosphate arthropathy
Joint disease resulting from pyrophosphate deposition in joints. It has inflammatory and degenerative components.
Prostate cancer
A disease in which abnormal tumor cells develop in the prostate gland and may spread to other parts of the body, including the bones.
Precose
Precose (acarbose) is a drug for the treatment of type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes.
Prolastin
A medication for the treatment of genetic emphysema. Produced by Bayer.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Skin
Skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
Ulcer
A sore on the skin surface or on the stomach lining.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Pyodermatitis
Skin infection producing pus.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Proteoglycan
A major constituent of cartilage. Protein molecule with polysaccharide side-chains.
Prostaglandins
Molecules produced by the breakdown of arachidonic acid (from cell membranes) by cyclo-oxygenase. Most are inflammatory but some suppress inflammation.
Pseudogout
Acute joint inflammation caused by crystals of calcium pyrophosphate.
Psoriatic arthritis
Arthritis associated with psoriasis. May occur in several forms.
Pulseless disease
See 'Takayasu disease'.
Pyoderma gangrenosum
Pyrophosphate
Calcium pyrophosphate causes pseudogout and is responsible for chondrocalcinosis visible on X-ray.
Pyrophosphate arthropathy
Joint disease resulting from pyrophosphate deposition in joints. It has inflammatory and degenerative components.
Prostate cancer
A disease in which abnormal tumor cells develop in the prostate gland and may spread to other parts of the body, including the bones.
Precose
Precose (acarbose) is a drug for the treatment of type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes.
Prolastin
A medication for the treatment of genetic emphysema. Produced by Bayer.
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