A Case of Necrotizing Fasciitis Mimicking a Burn in an Elderly Patient. (25th March 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Khan, Madiha; Bhatia, Shubham; Cervellione, Kelly L.; Louis, Martine A.
• Other Names: Gorlitzer Michael Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in surgery. Volume 2023(2023)
• Publication Date: 2023-03-25
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative; General Surgery; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1155/2023/3786364
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6900

Abstract

Abstract : Necrotizing fasciitis travels along the fascial plane and surrounding soft tissue, leading to ischemia and necrosis. Fournier's gangrene is a type of necrotizing fasciitis invading the deep and superficial planes of the perineal/genital region. It is rapidly progressive in nature and may have life-threatening consequences. Fournier's often exhibits a misleading clinical presentation and can be mistaken for other conditions, such as hematoma, phlebitis, cellulitis, or septic arthritis. Since the ramifications of delayed diagnosis can be clinically significant, recognition of potential mimics is important to prevent morbidity or mortality. We report a case of Fournier's gangrene mimicking a second-degree burn, an exceedingly rare presentation.