title: [Primary necrotizing cellulitis of the scrotum in a diabetic patient].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Urología, Hospital Ramón y Cajal, Madrid.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tellez
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Burgos
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Vallejo
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Escudero
mesh_terms: 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*
vernacular_title: Celulitis necrotizante escrotal primaria en paciente diabético.