title: Necrotizing fasciitis secondary to discoid lupus erythematosus.
abstract: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is an uncommon, but devastating, disease with a significant morbidity and mortality, unchanged in the last several decades. This case report is the first successful management of a patient with NF secondary to discoid lupus erythematosus. A review of the literature describes current concepts of etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of NF. This case report represents a growing class of patients at increased risk of NF due to iatrogenic immune compromise.
authors: Department of Surgery, University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Medicine.
authors: J M
authors: JM
authors: Snider
authors: W K
authors: WK
authors: McNabney
authors: L B
authors: LB
authors: Pemberton
mesh_terms: D001132:Arm / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D003646:Debridement; D005208:Fasciitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D008179:Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid / Q000150:complications*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis; D016038:Skin Transplantation