Squamous cell carcinoma of the perineum masquerading as necrotizing hidradenitis suppurativa.

Squamous cell carcinoma of the perineum masquerading as necrotizing hidradenitis suppurativa. Dermatol Online J. 2018 Apr 15;24(4): Authors: Harview CL, Truong AK, Worswick SD, Sarantopoulos GP, Hsiao JL Abstract Many cases of superinfected hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) involve multiple species of bacteria, but gas-producing infections are rare and can complicate the clinical picture. Additionally, recognizing squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) as a complication of longstanding HS is imperative. Herein, we present a unique case of a severe emphysematous HS that was initially mistaken for Fournier gangrene and eventually diagnosed as superinfected SCC. PMID: 29906008 [PubMed - in process]
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