Abstract
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is an uncommon, life-threatening soft tissue infection characterized by rapidly spreading inflammation and necrosis of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and fascia. We report a case of NF as a complication of cardiac catheterization. Familiarity with this entity may lead to earlier diagnosis and initiation of appropriate therapy.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 49-52 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Cutis |
Volume | 73 |
Issue number | 1 |
State | Published - Jan 1 2004 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology