DIAGNÓSTICO ECOGRÁFICO DE GANGRENA DE FOURNIER: UM RELATO DE CASO

Carlos Eduardo L. de S. Cruz; João Pedro C. Correia; Paula de O. Silva; Tábata de O. Silva; Jobe Petter

ECOGRAPHIC DIAGNOSIS OF FOURNIER GANGRENE

A CASE REPORT

Authors

Carlos Eduardo L. de S. Cruz
João Pedro C. Correia
Paula de O. Silva
Tábata de O. Silva
Jobe Petter

Keywords:

FOURNIER’S GANGRENE, NECROTIZING FASCIITIS, SONOGRAPHY, SCROTUM, DIABETES MELLITUS, DIABETES COMPLICATIONS

Abstract

Fournier’s gangrene is a disease classified as a soft tissue necrotizing infection. In fact, it is a rare and fatal disease. It must be effectively diagnosed within the emergency department and referred for treatment as soon as possible to avoid unfavorable outcomes. The present paper aims to describe a case of Fournier gangrene, showing the usefulness of ultrasonography for the diagnosis and management.

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Published

2021-09-01

How to Cite

Cruz CEL de S, Correia JPC, Silva P de O, Silva T de O, Petter J. ECOGRAPHIC DIAGNOSIS OF FOURNIER GANGRENE: A CASE REPORT. RBUS [Internet]. 2021 Sep. 1 [cited 2025 Jan. 18];29(31). Available from: https://revistarbus.sbus.org.br/rbus/article/view/260