Breast necrotising fasciitis managed by partial mastectomy. (30th May 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kaczynski, Jakub; Dillon, Marianne; Hilton, Joanna
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2012
• Publication Date: 2012-05-30
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr.02.2012.5816
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : We present the case of a 75-year-old woman who presented with extensive breast cellulitis, which was thought to be secondary to a deep breast abscess. On admission the patient underwent debridement of the breast and broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotics were administered. However, during hospitalisation she developed sepsis, acute renal failure and required further debridements for the rapidly spreading necrotising fasciitis. Subsequently, a partial mastectomy was performed and the patient made an overall good postoperative recovery.