Clostridial myonecrosis in an adolescent male.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Extremity pain is a common complaint in adolescents. Pain out of proportion to examination findings should raise suspicion of deep tissue infection. Clostridial myonecrosis is a rapidly progressive disease consisting of muscle necrosis and systemic toxicity. It is usually seen in elderly and immunocompromised patients. Here we report a case of clostridial myonecrosis in an adolescent male.
Medical subject headings
- Clostridium Infections
- Gas Gangrene