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Breast rescue after necrotizing fasciitis
Heliyon, 2022 Necrotizing fasciitis is a dangerous and rapidly spreading infection of soft tissue involving skin, subcutaneous tissue and fascia; muscles can be concerned but often omitted. It's considered as emergency due to its fulminant nature.
Hadhami Rouiss +7 more
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Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Extremities [PDF]
European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 2008 Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) describes a life threatening soft tissue infection characterized by a rapid spreading infection of the subcutaneous tissue and in particular the fascia. Various synonyms for this type of infection are used, often due to the difficult diagnosis. Necrotizing fasciits of the extremities is found after simple skin lacerations and
Frank, Johannes +2 more
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Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 6, June 2026.ABSTRACT We present the case of a 78‐year‐old woman with metabolic syndrome and a history of multiple ischemic strokes who developed progressive symmetrical proximal muscle weakness, predominantly affecting the lower extremities, while on atorvastatin.
Nischal Shrestha +2 more
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Necrotizing Faciitis after Shoulder Mobilization and Intra-Articular Infiltration with Betametasone
Acta Médica Portuguesa, 2013 Necrotizing Fasciitis is a rapidly progressive, potentially fatal infection of superficial fasciae and subcutaneous tissue, usually resulting from an inciting trauma to the skin.
Joana Bento-Rodrigues +6 more
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An Uncommon Case of Ecthyma Gangrenosum in a Three‐Year‐Old Immunocompetent Child
Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 6, June 2026.The necrotic lesions on day 10. ABSTRACT Ecthyma gangrenosum (EG) is a rare cutaneous finding of Pseudomonas aeruginosa sepsis, typically in immunocompromised patients. We present EG with septic shock in a previously healthy three‐year‐old child who presented with rapidly progressing necrotic eschars and severe neutropenia.
Shobha Maharjan +2 more
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Rare Breast Emergency: A Case of Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Breast in a Lactating Patient
European Journal of Breast HealthNecrotizing fasciitis is a rare but potentially lethal infection of the skin and soft tissue, commonly seen in the perianal and gluteal regions. Concomitant diabetes is a predisposing factor. Primary necrotizing fasciitis of the breast is rare in healthy
Gökhan Giray Akgül +8 more
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Case Reports in Medicine, 2014 Necrotizing fasciitis is a life-threatening, soft tissue infection and an early diagnosis is needed to permit a prompt surgical and medical intervention.
Francesco Carbonetti +3 more
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生物医学转化, 2023 Objective To explore the therapeutic method of streptococcal toxin shock syndrome and necrotizing fasciitis caused by streptococcus pyogenes. Methods We retrospectively reviewed 2 cases of streptococcus pyogenes infection, summarize the treatment ...
Liu Xiaofeng +4 more
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Cancer Reports, Volume 9, Issue 6, June 2026.ABSTRACT Background Pembrolizumab, an anti‐PD‐1 immune checkpoint inhibitor, has transformed the treatment of multiple solid tumors. However, it can rarely cause immune‐related myositis, which may involve limb, bulbar, and respiratory muscles, posing a risk of severe morbidity and mortality. Early recognition and management are essential. We report two
Francesca Rifaldi +5 more
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Retroperitoneal Necrotizing Fasciitis Following Prolonged Physical Activity: A Case Report
Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency MedicineIntroduction: Retroperitoneal necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, rapidly progressive, and often fatal infection of the retroperitoneum. In many cases the source of infection is unclear, and cutaneous signs of necrotizing fasciitis may be absent.
Jordan R. Pollock +4 more
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