Fournier gangrene MRI
Steven C. Campbell, M.D., Ph.D.; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yamuna Kondapally, M.B.B.S[1]; Jesus Rosario Hernandez, M.D. [2]
Overview
Overview
On MRI, Fournier gangrene is characterized by[1]edema and inflammation of skin and subcutaneous planes of the scrotum and perineal planes and Subcutaneous emphysema
MRI
On MRI, Fournier gangrene is characterized by:[1]
- Edema and inflammation of skin and subcutaneous planes of the scrotum and perineal planes
- Subcutaneous emphysema
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kickuth R, Adams S, Kirchner J, Pastor J, Simon S, Liermann D (2001). “Magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of Fournier’s gangrene”. Eur Radiol. 11 (5): 787–90. doi:10.1007/s003300000599. PMID 11372608.
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