title: Necrotising fasciitis as a complication of steroid injection.
abstract: Necrotising fasciitis is described as a complication of steroid injection of a painful shoulder in a previously well female. This case highlights a very rare life threatening emergency after steroid injection. Early recognition, resuscitation, and aggressive surgical management are essential to prevent mortality in this condition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, Hope Hospital, Salford, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Birkinshaw
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: O'Donnell
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Sammy
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001132:Arm / Q000473:pathology; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular / Q000009:adverse effects; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives; D000077555:Methylprednisolone Acetate; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000382:microbiology
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000077555:Methylprednisolone Acetate; D008775:Methylprednisolone