Fournier's Gangrene Complicating Hematologic Malignancies: Literature Review and Treatment Suggestions

Fournier's Gangrene Complicating Hematologic Malignancies: Literature Review and Treatment Suggestions

Fournier’s gangrene (FG) is a rare but severe necrotizing fasciitis of the external genitalia that may complicate the clinical course of hematologic malignancies and sometimes may be the first sign of the disease. The clinical course of FG is very aggressive and the mortality is still high despite t...

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Main Authors: Giovanni D'Arena, Giuseppe Pietrantuono, Emilio Buccino, Giancarlo Pacifico, Pellegrino Musto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2013-11-01
Series:Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Fournier
gangrene
malignancy
hematology
Online Access:http://www.mjhid.org/index.php/mjhid/article/view/479

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