Fournier gangrene x ray
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 X-ray, Fournier gangrene is characterized by[1] subcutaneous gas or soft tissue swelling (specific x-ray finding) seen extending from scrotum and perineum to the inguinal regions, anterior abdominal wall, and thighs, and increase in the soft tissue thickness and opacity.
Radiography
- On X-ray, Fournier gangrene is characterized by:[1]
- Subcutaneous gas or soft tissue swelling (specific x-ray finding) seen extending from scrotum and perineum to the inguinal regions, anterior abdominal wall, and thighs
- Increase in the soft tissue thickness and opacity
- Plain x-ray is a poor screening study for Fournier gangrene because:
- Subcutaneous emphysema is an insensitive finding and is present in a minority of patients
- In the early stages the findings are similar to cellulitis
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Fournier’s gangrene https://radiopaedia.org/articles/fournier-gangrene (2016) Accessed on October 12, 2016
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