Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Breast: A Case Managed without Mastectomy
Year: 2011
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To report a rare presentation of necrotizing fasciitis (NF) in the breast and its management. CLINICAL PRESENTATION AND INTERVENTION: A 61-year-old non-diabetic lady presented with a painful swollen right breast and yellowish discharge associated with fever for the last few days. Based on clinical examination and haematological parameters, a provisional diagnosis of breast abscess was made that later proved to be a case of NF. She was managed conservatively with repeated debridement followed by split-skin grafting with preservation of the breast. CONCLUSION: This case showed that NF of the breast can present as a simple breast abscess which was managed conservatively.
Source: Medical Principles and Practice
DOI: 10.1159/000330026
Authors: M.O. Soliman, E.H. Ayyash, A. Aldahham, S. Asfar
Institution: Mubarak Al Kabeer Hospital
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2094876554