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Fournier gangrene history and symptoms

Introduction

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

Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from the patient include[1][2][3] trauma, alcohol misuse, immunosupression, chemotherapy, chronic corticosteroid use, and HIV infections. The symptoms of Fournier gangrene include:[4][5] Pain and swelling in the scrotum, erythema, discoloration of involved skin, Purulence or wound discharge, pallor, and fever >38°C.

History

History

A detailed and thorough history from the patient is necessary. Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from the patient include:[1][2][3]

Symptoms

Symptoms

The symptoms of Fournier gangrene include:[4][5]

References

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Clayton MD, Fowler JE, Sharifi R, Pearl RK (1990). “Causes, presentation and survival of fifty-seven patients with necrotizing fasciitis of the male genitalia”. Surg Gynecol Obstet. 170 (1): 49–55. PMID 2294630.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Morpurgo E, Galandiuk S (2002). “Fournier’s gangrene”. Surg Clin North Am. 82 (6): 1213–24. PMID 12516849.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Vick R, Carson CC (1999). “Fournier’s disease”. Urol Clin North Am. 26 (4): 841–9. PMID 10584624.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Mallikarjuna MN, Vijayakumar A, Patil VS, Shivswamy BS (2012). “Fournier’s Gangrene: Current Practices”. ISRN Surg. 2012: 942437. doi:10.5402/2012/942437. PMC 3518952. PMID 23251819.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Yeniyol CO, Suelozgen T, Arslan M, Ayder AR (2004). “Fournier’s gangrene: experience with 25 patients and use of Fournier’s gangrene severity index score”. Urology. 64 (2): 218–22. doi:10.1016/j.urology.2004.03.049. PMID 15302463.