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'''Necrotizing_fasciitis''', also known as '''flesh-eating disease''', is an uncommon [[ | '''Necrotizing_fasciitis''', also known as '''flesh-eating disease''', is an uncommon [[non-malignant skin disease]] with a high mortality. | ||
It should '''''not''' to be confused with [[nodular fasciitis]]''. | It should '''''not''' to be confused with [[nodular fasciitis]]''. | ||
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*[[Cellulitis]]. | *[[Cellulitis]]. | ||
Images | ===Images=== | ||
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Image:Necrotizing_fasciitis_-_intermed_mag.jpg | Necrotizing fasciitis - intermed. mag. (WC) | |||
Image:Necrotizing_fasciitis_-_high_mag.jpg | Necrotizing fasciitis - high mag. (WC) | |||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 03:40, 30 December 2013
Necrotizing_fasciitis, also known as flesh-eating disease, is an uncommon non-malignant skin disease with a high mortality.
It should not to be confused with nodular fasciitis.
General
- High mortality.
- May be diagnosed at frozen section.[1]
- Classically associated with Group A streptococcus.
Treatment:
- Operative debridement.
Microscopic
Features:
Note:
- Fat lobules between septae may be normal.
DDx:
Images
Necrotizing fasciitis - intermed. mag. (WC)
Necrotizing fasciitis - high mag. (WC)
See also
References
- ↑ Majeski, J.; Majeski, E. (Nov 1997). "Necrotizing fasciitis: improved survival with early recognition by tissue biopsy and aggressive surgical treatment.". South Med J 90 (11): 1065-8. PMID 9386043.
- ↑ Wong, CH.; Wang, YS. (Apr 2005). "The diagnosis of necrotizing fasciitis.". Curr Opin Infect Dis 18 (2): 101-6. PMID 15735411.