Labio-facial Necrotizing Fasciitis in a Young Patient

Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is an infection of the deeper tissues that results in progressive destruction of muscle fascia and overlying subcutaneous fat. It has a fast and destructive course. Moreover, it is related to immunosuppression and could be fatal. The aim of this study is to report a clinic...

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Published inThe Journal of craniofacial surgery Vol. 32; no. 5; p. e425
Main Authors Lança, Maria Leticia de Almeida, Trento, Guilherme Dos Santos, Santos, José Cleveilton Dos, Navarro, Claudia Maria, Pereira-Filho, Valfrido Antônio
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.2021
Subjects
Abscess
Adult
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
Face
Fasciitis, Necrotizing - diagnosis
Fasciitis, Necrotizing - surgery
Humans
Lip
Male
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Summary:Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is an infection of the deeper tissues that results in progressive destruction of muscle fascia and overlying subcutaneous fat. It has a fast and destructive course. Moreover, it is related to immunosuppression and could be fatal. The aim of this study is to report a clinical case of a young patient, without immunosuppression, who developed NF evolution due to an erroneous diagnosis of abscess at the beginning of the disease. Patient was submitted to broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy and aggressive surgical treatment. Adequate treatment led to a satisfactory evolution in a short period of time. Early recognition and adequate treatment are essential for a favorable prognosis.
ISSN:1536-3732
DOI:10.1097/SCS.0000000000007236