An expanding forearm phlegmon and subsequent compartment syndrome

We present the case of a young, fit woman who developed a forearm phlegmon with subsequent compartment syndrome. Further investigation found her to be suffering from endocarditis and she had had recent dental work. Presentation and management is discussed, with learning points highlighted.

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Published inAnnals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England Vol. 98; no. 3; pp. e43 - e44
Main Authors Agha, R A, Geh, J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England BMJ Publishing Group LTD 01.03.2016
Royal College of Surgeons
Subjects
Adult
Animal bites
Antibiotics
Cardiology
Cellulitis
Compartment syndrome
Compartment Syndromes
Diabetes
Edema
Female
Forearm - physiopathology
Forearm - surgery
Humans
NMR
Nuclear magnetic resonance
Online Case Report
Pain
Compartment syndrome
Phlegmon
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Summary:We present the case of a young, fit woman who developed a forearm phlegmon with subsequent compartment syndrome. Further investigation found her to be suffering from endocarditis and she had had recent dental work. Presentation and management is discussed, with learning points highlighted.
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ISSN:0035-8843
1478-7083
DOI:10.1308/rcsann.2016.0083