Cervical necrotizing fasciitis with thoracic and abdominal wall extension

ABSTRACT

A 54 year old diabetic male presented with extensive cervical cellulitis following history of a dental problem. This was followed by a very rapid development of necrosis, gangrene of the skin and deep fascia of the neck, anterior chest and abdominal wall. The patient died 50 hours following admission to Al-Kindy Teaching Hospital inspite of the aggressive triple antibiotic therapy and debridment, of system organ failure due to septicemia