Necrotizing Fasciitis

Necrotizing Fasciitis

KEY POINTS

  • Necrotizing fasciitis may be misdiagnosed as cellulitis due to the benign appearance of cutaneous findings early in the clinical course.
  • Clues to the diagnosis of necrotizing fasciitis are vital sign abnormalities, swelling, and severe pain out of proportion to cutaneous findings.
  • If you are suspicious for necrotizing fasciitis, have a low threshold to start broad-spectrum antibiotics and consult Surgery without delaying for advanced imaging, even if clinical score and plain films are unremarkable.

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