Necrotizing fasciitis of the breast: a case managed without mastectomy
Medical Principles and Practice. 2011; 20 (6): 567-569
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ABSTRACT
To report a rare presentation of necrotizing fasciitis [NF] in the breast and its management. A 61-year-old non-diabetic lady presented with a painful swollen right breast and yellowish discharge associated with fever for the last few days. Based on clinical examination and haematological parameters, a provisional diagnosis of breast abscess was made that later proved to be a case of NF. She was managed conservatively with repeated debridement followed by split-skin grafting with preservation of the breast. This case showed that NF of the breast can present as a simple breast abscess which was managed conservatively
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IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental)
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Inglés
Revista:
Med. Princ. Pract.
Año:
2011
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