[Protein S deficiency in necrotizing cellulitis of the penis].
BACKGROUND
The pathogenesis of necrotizing cellulitis remains uncertain. Factors that enhance clot formation may contribute to tissue necrosis.


METHODS
A case of necrotizing cellulitis of the penis in a patient with a transient protein S deficiency, is reported.


CONCLUSIONS
The responsibility of this transient hypercoagulable state in the occurrence of tissue necrosis in this patient is discussed.
Lair
G
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Clinique Dermatologique, Hôpital Charles-Nicolle, Rouen.
Joly
P
P
Borg
J Y
JY
Lefebvre
H
H
Surlemont
Y
Y
Lauret
P
P
D000328:Adult; D001778:Blood Coagulation Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology*; D003646:Debridement; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009336:Necrosis; D010409:Penile Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D018455:Protein S Deficiency; D016038:Skin Transplantation
Déficit en protéine S au cours d'une cellulite nécrosante de la verge.