A case of idiopathic scrotal gangrene (Fournier) with perineal extension.
A case of idiopathic or Fournier's gangrene of the scrotum is described with unusual extension to the perineum. The clinical features of this disease are summarized. The literature is reviewed for extra genital extension of this gangrene of unknown aetiology. Coincidental association between infections with Onchocerca volvulus and scrotal gangrene was observed.
D000328:Adult; D005734:Gangrene; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009854:Onchocerca / Q000302:isolation & purification; D010502:Perineum / Q000473:pathology; D012611:Scrotum / Q000473:pathology*