Fournier gangrene syndrome

Also known as: Necrotizing fasciitis of the perineum

Polymicrobial necrotizing infection of the genitalia.

Medical specialty: Urology
Subspecialty: Urology / Andrology
Sex & age distribution: Male: affected, male predominance; Female: affected; Children: rare
Gene(s) involved: None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Perineal infection in diabetic or immunocompromised patients.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (5)

crepitusfeverperineal painsepsisskin necrosis

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