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Necrotizing Fasciitis: An Unusual Presentation

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Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is rare but life threatening multimicrobial soft tissue infection characterized by progressive, usually rapid, necrotizing process of the subcutaneous tissues and fascial planes, with resulting skin gangrene and systemic toxicity. The groin, abdomen and extremities are the most frequent sites involved by this disease and it is rarely seen in the head and neck region. NF of the head and neck region has a potentially high morbidity and mortality. Delay in diagnosis leads to poor outcome. Hence early recognition and aggressive management is imperative for successful outcome. Here we present a case of acute onset of cervical necrotizing fasciitis in a young male.

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  1. Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Thiruvalla, Kerala

    Vivek Sasindran & Antony Joseph

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Sasindran, V., Joseph, A. Necrotizing Fasciitis: An Unusual Presentation. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 63, 390–392 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-011-0225-7

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