Necrotizing fasciitis and myositis: a case report.
Necrotizing fasciitis is a relatively rare, potentially life-threatening infection involving the subcutaneous tissues. We report a case of group A streptococcal necrotizing fasciitis/myositis in which CT played an important role in differential diagnosis.
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William Beaumont Hospital, Department of Radiology, Royal Oak, MI 48073.
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D000368:Aged; D003287:Contrast Media; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005208:Fasciitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009220:Myositis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000382:microbiology; D009336:Necrosis; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes; D013896:Thoracic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000382:microbiology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D003287:Contrast Media