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Stage IV colorectal cancer presenting after necrotizing soft tissue infection.
- Source :
- Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings; Jan2021, Vol. 34 Issue 1, p135-137, 3p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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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