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Cervical necrotizing fasciitis due to klebsiella
A Mazita1, A Abdullah, S H A Primuharsa
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Yaacub Latif, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur.
Abstract:
Necrotizing fasciitis is an aggressive infection involving fascia and subcutaneous tissue thus causing infectious thrombosis of the nutrient vessels to the overlying skin ultimately leading to extensive necrosis. Although necrotizing fasciitis is common in the perineum, abdominal wall and extremities it is relatively uncommon in the head and neck region. This is a case report of a 65 year old female visiting from India who presented with diabetic ketoacidosis precipitated by cervical necrotizing fasciitis. Computed tomography imaging showed involvement of the left parapharyngeal space and there was soft tissue gas present. This patient subsequently underwent an emergency neck exploration and desloughing. Repeated pus culture studies isolated Klebsiella species as the sole pathogen. Our case illustrates that prompt diagnosis and treatment of cervical necrotizing fasciitis can ensure a good outcome.
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