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[A patient with a red and swollen leg]
Lieke J M Kursten1, Anniek Visser1, Marloes Emous2
1Medisch Centrum Leeuwarden, afd. Spoedeisende Hulp.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|December 1, 2018
Summary
Necrotising soft tissue infections (NSTIs) can present subtly, not always with rapid decline. Early diagnosis of these subacute forms is crucial for patient survival.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Necrotising soft tissue infections (NSTIs) are severe bacterial infections.
- Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are critical for managing NSTIs.
- Typical NSTI presentations involve rapid progression and severe illness.
Observation:
- A 66-year-old patient presented with a worsening leg skin infection, initially suspected as erysipelas.
- Despite antibiotic treatment, the patient's condition deteriorated, showing leucocytosis, elevated CRP, and organ impairment.
- The patient was admitted for suspected NSTI, which was later confirmed.
Findings:
- The case highlights a subacute presentation of NSTI, which is rarely described.
- The patient ultimately required lower leg amputation due to the infection.
- Subacute NSTIs may be overlooked in differential diagnoses for less severe skin conditions.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider NSTI in the differential diagnosis of subacute skin infections, even without fulminant symptoms.
- Early recognition of atypical NSTI presentations is vital for reducing mortality.
- Awareness of subacute NSTI forms can improve diagnostic timeliness and patient outcomes.
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