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Fournier’s gangrene as initial presentation of rectal cancer

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Fournier's gangrene is a necrotizing fasciitis of the perineum that can occur due to a loss of integrity of the gastrointestinal or urethral mucosa. Its appearance as the debut of a perforated rectal neoplasm is unusual, more uncommon in young patients, leading to an advanced stage of the disease. Therefore, we present the case of a 47-year-old male with Fournier's gangrene as the debut of a rectal cancer that, despite severe presentation, the pathological stage was early (pT2N0), highlighting the importance of considering neoplastic etiology in perineal gangrene and the need for an early multidisciplinary approach.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaf915

Authors: Saúl Sánchez Iglesias, Cristina de la Cruz Cuadrado, Julián de Pedro Conal

Institution: Hospital Universitario de Toledo

Language: English

Topic: Streptococcal Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,000