Necrotising myositis: a surgical emergency that may have minimal changes in the skin

G.H. Smith; J Huntley; Gary F Keenan

doi:10.1136/emj.2006.041723

Necrotising myositis: a surgical emergency that may have minimal changes in the skin

G.H. Smith, J Huntley, Gary F Keenan

Deanery of Clinical Sciences

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Necrotising myositis is a surgical emergency. It is underappreciated that it may present without changes in the skin. Diagnosis is therefore often delayed. We describe a case of necrotising myositis necessitating glenohumeral disarticulation. Remarkable features were the absence of skin signs and the rapidity with which the patient became extremely septic. A review of the literature has shown the importance of early diagnosis and quick decision making to minimise mortality.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	e8
Journal	Emergency Medicine Journal
Volume	24
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/emj.2006.041723
Publication status	Published - 2007

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EMERGENCIES
fasciitis, Necrotizing
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Myositis
Necrosis
SKIN

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