Necrotizing Infection of the Breast Mimicking Carcinoma

Authors: Rajakannu, Muthukumarasamy; Kate, Vikram; Ananthakrishnan, N.

Source: The Breast Journal, Volume 12, Number 3, May 2006 , pp. 266-267(2)

Publisher: Blackwell Publishing

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Abstract:

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Necrotizing fasciitis is a polymicrobial infection of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and fascia with a fulminant course and a high morbidity and mortality. It rarely affects the breast. We report a postmenopausal woman presenting with necrotizing infection of the breast requiring mastectomy.

Keywords: breast; carcinoma; mastitis; soft tissue infection

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1111/j.1075-122X.2006.00253.x

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