Friday, August 16, 2019

Fournier gangrene

Q: Fournier gangrene is more common in? (select one)

 A) male 
B) female


Answer: A

Necrotizing fasciitis of the perineum, popularly known as Fournier gangrene occurs due to a breach in the normal lining of the gastrointestinal (GI) or urethral mucosa. This may let a reader assume that this is more common amongst females but data suggests that it is more common in males. It quickly involves the anterior abdominal wall, gluteal muscles, scrotum, and the penile area.


#infectious-diseases



Reference: 


Ioannidis O, Kitsikosta L, Tatsis D, et al. Fournier's Gangrene: Lessons Learned from Multimodal and Multidisciplinary Management of Perineal Necrotizing Fasciitis. Front Surg. 2017;4:36. 

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