Spontaneous clostridial myonecrosis with abdominal involvement in a nonimmunocompromised patient.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Spontaneous clostridial myonecrosis is a rare but aggressive disease usually associated with underlying immunosuppression or malignancy. We present a fatal case of clostridial myonecrosis arising in a patient with intact immune defenses.
Medical subject headings
- Gas Gangrene
- Muscular Diseases