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A rare case of Fournier's Gangrene

Sally-Ann Sheehy1, Michael E Kelly2, Eamon C Francis3

  • 1Department of Breast Surgery, University Hospital Galway, Saolta University Healthcare Group, Galway, Ireland, sallyannsheehy@gmail.com.

Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|May 7, 2016
PubMed

Insights

Acute pancreatitis can cause Fournier's Gangrene, a rare necrotizing fasciitis. Physicians should consider pancreatitis as a potential source when treating this severe condition.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Fournier's Gangrene is a severe necrotizing fasciitis of the perineum.
  • The condition typically arises from local infections, but rare etiologies exist.

Observation:

  • A rare case presented with acute pancreatitis as the primary cause of Fournier's Gangrene.
  • The patient underwent radical perineal debridement and split-thickness skin grafting.

Findings:

  • This case represents an unusual etiology of necrotizing fasciitis, with only one prior report.
  • Acute pancreatitis is identified as a potential, albeit rare, source of Fournier's Gangrene.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering acute pancreatitis in the differential diagnosis of Fournier's Gangrene.
  • Emphasizes the need for comprehensive investigation in patients presenting with necrotizing fasciitis.
  • Informs clinical practice regarding the diverse origins of Fournier's Gangrene.

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