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Submitted as "Tissue from Left Elbow", Excision: | |||
- Skin and subcutaneous tissue with marked inflammation (see microscopic), | |||
consistent with clinical impression of necrotizing fasciitis. | |||
Comment: | |||
The positive tissue cultures are noted. | |||
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====Micro==== | |||
Necrotic fascial tissue with inflamed adipose tissue and micro-abscess formation at dermis/subcutis interface. The overlying skin is moderately inflamed and edematous appearing. | Necrotic fascial tissue with inflamed adipose tissue and micro-abscess formation at dermis/subcutis interface. The overlying skin is moderately inflamed and edematous appearing. | ||