A Case of Fatal Necrotizing Fasciitis Arising From Chronic Lymphedema. (December 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jun, Young Joon; Kang, In Sook; Lee, Jung Ho; Kim, Sue Min; Kim, Young Jin
• Is Part Of: International journal of lower extremity wounds. Volume 12:Number 4(2013)
• Page Start: 293
• Page End: 296
• Publication Date: 2013-12
• Subjects: chronic lymphedema -- necrotizing fasciitis -- magnetic resonance imaging; Leg -- Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; Wounds and injuries -- Prevention -- Periodicals; Leg -- Ulcers -- Periodicals; Wound healing -- Periodicals; 617.584
• DOI: 10.1177/1534734613508648
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1534-7346

Abstract

Chronic lymphedema and lymphangitis are common adverse effects following treatment for gynecological cancer. Because the early symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis are similar to those of lymphangitis, fatal outcome can occur if patients or physicians underestimate this condition. Here, we present a case of necrotizing fasciitis in a patient with chronic lymphedema.