[Primary necrotizing cellulitis of the scrotum in a diabetic patient].
Necrosing infections of subcutaneous cell tissue are uncommon processes which constitute a diagnostic and therapeutic vital emergency. Generally secondary to anorectal or genitourinary processes, a small percentage of these infections have no apparent cause. This paper presents one case of primary necrosing cellulitis in a diabetic patient. Etiological and diagnostic aspects are discussed, outlining the need of an aggressive surgical attitude as the only valid therapeutic offer.
Tellez
M
M
Servicio de Urología, Hospital Ramón y Cajal, Madrid.
Burgos
F J
FJ
Vallejo
J
J
Escudero
A
A
D000368:Aged; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications*; D005734:Gangrene; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012611:Scrotum / Q000473:pathology*
Celulitis necrotizante escrotal primaria en paciente diabético.