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Pyoderma gangrenosum is a severe and uncommon neutrophilic dermatosis associated with certain rheumatologic, inflammatory, or malignant pathologies, but it can also occur in previously healthy individuals as a complication of surgery or trauma. More recently, an entity known as post-breast-surgery pyoderma gangrenosum has been described in the literature, which exhibits characteristic clinical features and rapid progression. A prompt diagnosis and early management are critical for optimizing treatment outcomes, with corticosteroids being the first-line treatment choice. Below, we present a clinical case illustrating this disease, including its diagnosis, progression, and management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]