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Imaging Findings of Ecthyma Gangrenosum, an Unusual Complication of Pseudomonas Sepsis

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A child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and pseudomonas sepsis rapidly developed left foot pain and swelling. A diagnosis of ecthyma gangrenosum was made. The clinical and imaging features of this unusual entity are discussed. To our knowledge, this is the first description of the MR imaging findings of ecthyma gangrenosum.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Montefiore Medical Center, 111 East 210th St., Bronx, NY, 10467, USA

    Jane S. Kim MD & Terry L. Levin MD

  2. Department of Hematology/Oncology, Montefiore Medical Center, 111 East 210th St., Bronx, NY, 10467, USA

    Rosanna Ricafort MD

  3. Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, 111 East 210th St., Bronx, NY, 10467, USA

    Evan S. Garfein MD

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Kim, J.S., Ricafort, R., Garfein, E.S. et al. Imaging Findings of Ecthyma Gangrenosum, an Unusual Complication of Pseudomonas Sepsis. HSS Jrnl 7, 279–281 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11420-011-9216-1

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