First report of a necrotising fasciitis of the breast following a core needle biopsy.
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.
Flandrin
Anaig
A
Oncology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hôpital Arnaud de Villeneuve, Montpellier Cedex 5, France.
Rouleau
Caroline
C
Azar
Chebl Christian
CC
Azar
Chaible
C
Dubon
Olivier
O
Giacalone
Pierre Ludovic
PL
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
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents