Necrotizing fasciitis

Case contributed by Wael Nemattalla
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Male patient with past history of radical cystectomy for transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) of urinary bladder.

Patient Data

Gender: Male

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Note dissecting gas into both thighs, indicative of necrotizing fasciitis.

Case Discussion

Male patient with past history of radical cystectomy for transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) of urinary bladder.

Note dissecting gas into both thighs, indicative of necrotizing fasciitis. Necrotic tissues associated with malignancies are predisposing factor. 

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