Cervical necrotizing fasciitis and tonsillitis.
We present a case of cervical necrotizing fasciitis following quinsy in a previously fit and healthy man. This is a potentially fatal condition with few specific clinical signs that requires early diagnosis and surgical debridement. Other features of the disease are discussed.
P M
PM
Scott
R S
RS
Dhillon
P J
PJ
McDonald
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003646:Debridement; D005208:Fasciitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009333:Neck; D009336:Necrosis / Q000601:surgery; D000039:Peritonsillar Abscess / Q000150:complications*; D014069:Tonsillitis / Q000150:complications*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents