Spontaneous Bilateral Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Forearm: A Case Report

Abstract

French

Necrotizing soft tissue infections are seen with relative frequency. A case of spontaneous, bilateral necrotizing fasciitis of the forearms in an otherwise healthy 17-year-old male is reported. It is thought to be the only reported case of spontaneous bilateral necrotizing fasciitis.

Keywords

Necrotizing fasciitis Soft tissue infection

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