title: First report of a necrotising fasciitis of the breast following a core needle biopsy.
abstract: Necrotising fasciitis (NF) is the most aggressive form of soft tissue infection. We report the first case of NF of the breast following a core needle biopsy. Aggressive management including surgical debridement and vacuum therapy allowed wound healing and breast conservation.
authors.affiliation: Oncology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hôpital Arnaud de Villeneuve, Montpellier Cedex 5, France.
authors.forename: Anaig
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Flandrin
authors.forename: Caroline
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Rouleau
authors.forename: Chebl Christian
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Azar
authors.forename: Chaible
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Azar
authors.forename: Olivier
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Dubon
authors.forename: Pierre Ludovic
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Giacalone
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D044963:Biopsy, Fine-Needle / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001940:Breast / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents