Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Breast: Case Report with Literature Review
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...
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Main Authors: | Basem ALShareef, Nourah ALSaleh |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2018-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Surgery |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/1370680 |
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