Fournier gangrene

Case contributed by Michael P Hartung
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Perineal soft tissue infection.

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
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Scrotal wall edema. Extensive gas tracking within the scrotum and perineum. Reactive inguinal adenopathy. 

Case Discussion

Typical findings of necrotizing soft tissue infection of the scrotum and perineum due to gas-forming organisms. 

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