Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Breast: Case Report with Literature Review
Joint Authors
ALShareef, Basem
ALSaleh, Nourah
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-10-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Necrotizing fasciitis is a life-threatening aggressive soft tissue infection which usually affects the extremities, abdominal wall, or perineum.
Breasts are rarely affected, with most cases presenting after trauma or surgical intervention.
It may be misdiagnosed as abscess or cellulitis, leading to treatment delays.
Here, we report a case of necrotizing fasciitis affecting both breasts in a 60-year-old female.
Treatment included core biopsy managed with intravenous antibiotic and surgical debridement followed by a simple mastectomy.
Currently, the patient is disease-free with a completely healed wound.
American Psychological Association (APA)
ALShareef, Basem& ALSaleh, Nourah. 2018. Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Breast: Case Report with Literature Review. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150022
Modern Language Association (MLA)
ALShareef, Basem& ALSaleh, Nourah. Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Breast: Case Report with Literature Review. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150022
American Medical Association (AMA)
ALShareef, Basem& ALSaleh, Nourah. Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Breast: Case Report with Literature Review. Case Reports in Surgery. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150022
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1150022