Clinical Features of Neutrophilic Dermatosis Variants Resembling Necrotizing Fasciitis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Pyoderma gangrenosum and necrotizing Sweet syndrome are diagnostically challenging variants of neutrophilic dermatosis that can clinically mimic the cutaneous and systemic features of necrotizing fasciitis. Improved characterization of these rare variants is needed, as improper diagnosis may lead to inappropriate or delayed treatment and the potential for morbidity.

Objective

To determine the characteristics of necrotizing neutrophilic dermatosis to improve diagnostic accuracy and distinguish from infection.

Design, setting, and participants

A case series of patients with necrotizing neutrophilic dermatosis treated at 3 academic hospitals (University of California San Francisco, Oregon Health and Science University, and University of Minnesota) from January

SUBMITTER: Sanchez IM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6439570 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature