title: Necrotizing fasciitis and progressive bacterial synergistic gangrene of the vulva.
abstract: Necrotizing fasciitis and progressive bacterial synergistic gangrene are two infrequently reported diseases in the gynecologic literature. The author reports 2 cases highlighting the many similarities and some important differences between these clinical entities. Diabetes mellitus and arteriosclerosis predispose women to both diseases. Aggressive antibacterial and surgical treatment is imperative.
mesh_terms: D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000150:complications; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000473:pathology*; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D005208:Fasciitis / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D005734:Gangrene; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis; D014845:Vulvar Diseases / Q000473:pathology*