Elephantiasis mimicry in recurrent lower limb skin infections in a diabetic patient: a case report
ConclusionsChronic lymphedema can complicate repeated non-filarial infections of lower limbs. Its fissures are a risk factor for cellulitis, prompting early identification and management of both infections and lymphedema to halt their vicious cycle, especially in at risk populations like diabetics. (Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports)
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - December 16, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Evaluation of laboratory risk indicator for necrotizing fasciitis score as an early diagnostic tool for necrotizing fasciitis: a prospective observational study
CONCLUSION: In conclusion, our study showed that the LRINEC score can be a reliable tool for the early diagnosis of NF in an ED setting. This scoring system is best to be used to rule out NF.PMID:38098577 | PMC:PMC10718372 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000001447 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - December 15, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Ibrahim Adhil Suman Dahal Sushil Gyawali Prashansha Neupane Ashok Kharel Priyanka Neupane Prarthana Pachhai Rabi Khadka Raj D Khatiwada Jayan M Shrestha Source Type: research
Correction to "An unusual cause of neck cellulitis"
CMAJ. 2023 Dec 10;195(48):E1664. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.231632.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38081636 | DOI:10.1503/cmaj.231632 (Source: cmaj)
Source: cmaj - December 11, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Correction to "An unusual cause of neck cellulitis"
CMAJ. 2023 Dec 10;195(48):E1664. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.231632.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38081636 | DOI:10.1503/cmaj.231632 (Source: Canadian Medical Association Journal)
Source: Canadian Medical Association Journal - December 11, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Correction to "An unusual cause of neck cellulitis"
CMAJ. 2023 Dec 10;195(48):E1664. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.231632.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38081636 | DOI:10.1503/cmaj.231632 (Source: cmaj)
Source: cmaj - December 11, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Correction to "An unusual cause of neck cellulitis"
CMAJ. 2023 Dec 10;195(48):E1664. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.231632.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38081636 | DOI:10.1503/cmaj.231632 (Source: Canadian Medical Association Journal)
Source: Canadian Medical Association Journal - December 11, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Correction to "An unusual cause of neck cellulitis"
CMAJ. 2023 Dec 10;195(48):E1664. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.231632.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38081636 | PMC:PMC10718273 | DOI:10.1503/cmaj.231632 (Source: Canadian Medical Association Journal)
Source: Canadian Medical Association Journal - December 11, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Cellulitis caused by Roseomonas mucosa in a child: a case report
Roseomonas mucosa (R. mucosa) is a pink-pigmented, Gram-negative short rod bacterium. It is isolated from moist environments and skin, resistant to multiple drugs, including broad-spectrum cephalosporins, and a r... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - December 11, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Yuki Matsuhisa, Tsuneaki Kenzaka, Hideo Hirose and Tadao Gotoh Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Anorectal Abscess
Clin Colon Rectal Surg DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1777451Anorectal abscesses are a common colorectal emergency. The hallmark of treatment is obtaining source control while avoiding injury to the underlying sphincter complex. Understanding the anatomy of an anorectal abscess is critical to planning the appropriate drainage strategy and decreasing the risk of complex fistula formation. Use of antibiotics should be reserved for those with extensive cellulitis, signs of systemic infection, or patients who are immunocompromised. Whether antibiotics prevent future fistula formation is an area of active research. Primary fistulotomy at ...
Source: Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery - December 8, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Kata, Anna Abelson, Jonathan S. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
A Case of Breast Carcinoma en Cuirasse in Male
Ann Dermatol. 2023 Nov;35(Suppl 2):S323-S326. doi: 10.5021/ad.22.024.ABSTRACTA 63-year-old male presented with a painful skin lesion on the left side of the neck and upper chest approximately two months prior to presentation. Diffuse erythematous to purplish-colored sclerotic patches were observed. He had been treated with intravenous antibiotics for two weeks for cellulitis, but the lesion did not improve. Punch biopsy, and neck computed tomography (CT) with contrast enhancement were performed to differentiate between cellulitis and scleroderma. Histopathological examination revealed infiltration of pleomorphic and poorly...
Source: Annals of Dermatology - December 7, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Jin Hyeok Hyeong Soo Hyun Jeong Eun Joo Park Kwang Joong Kim Kwang Ho Kim Source Type: research
