Publication: Case of necrotizing fasciitis of breast in a young lactating mother
Date
2018
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Institute of Medicine
Abstract
Abstract
Introduction: Necrotizing fasciitis is an infection of soft tissues associated with a high risk of mortality. Primary necrotizing fasciitis of breast is an extremely rare condition with very few cases reported in literature.
Case presentation: This case report describes a 19 year old Hindu female with necrotizing fasciitis of left breast. Patient was managed with intravenous antibiotics, early aggressive debridement, daily dressing followed by split thickness skin grafting.
Conclusion: Though necrotizing fasciitis of breast is a rare condition, it should be suspected in a patient with pain and swelling of breast.
Keywords: Necrotizing fasciitis, Breast
Description
Jha P, Jha
BKMS General Surgery, Alka Hospital Private Limited, Kathmandu, Nepal, *MS General Surgery, District Health Officer, Sankhuwasabha, Nepal
Keywords
Necrotizing fasciitis, Breast