Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Lower Limbs

Paola Muggeo; Giampaolo Arcamone; Antonino Rizzo; Nicola Santoro

doi:10.4081/pr.2012.e4

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22 February 2012

Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Lower Limbs

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U.O. Pediatria F. Vecchio Oncoematologia Pediatrica

U.O. Chirurgia Pediatrica, A. Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico, Bari, Italy

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Pediatr. Rep.2012, 4(1), e4;https://doi.org/10.4081/pr.2012.e4

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Abstract

We report an uncommon ssevere soft-tissue infection of the thighs in a male child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Early and aggressive medical treatment and the conservative surgical approach were successful. Necrotizing fasciitis should be suspected in any soft-tissue infection until it can be definitely ruled out, since prompt deliver of medical and surgical intervention is essential.

Keywords:

necrotizing fasciitis; lymphoblastic leukemia; lower limbs

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