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Stage IV colorectal cancer presenting after necrotizing soft tissue infection.

Authors :
Freedle, Caroline
Rahesh, Jasmin
Harris, Michelle
Tran, Virginia
Dissanaike, Sharmila
Source :
Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings; Jan2021, Vol. 34 Issue 1, p135-137, 3p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTIs) are highly aggressive and may be lethal if untreated. Polymicrobial infections of the groin and lower limb have been documented secondary to invasive colorectal cancer (CRC). We present a case of CRC diagnosed more than 4 years after the development of NSTI. There are documented cases of NSTIs concomitant with a preexisting CRC. In this case, however, the patient's initial presentation was an NSTI followed by later diagnosis of CRC. A previously treated NSTI that is not healing appropriately may be an early indicator for CRC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08998280
Volume :
34
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
147697517
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/08998280.2020.1805675