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Gangrene differential diagnosis

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Gangrene can have several mimicking conditions despite the unique presence of necrotic tissue.

Differential Diagnosis of Gangrene
Table 1. Differential Diagnosis of Gangrene. [1]
Differential Diagnosis Similar to:
Frostbite Ischemia
Ergotism Ischemia
Compartment syndrome Ischemia
Calciphylaxis Ischemia
Group A streptococcus infections Gas gangrene
Septic shock Gas gangrene
Toxic shock syndrome Gas gangrene

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Edzel Lorraine Co, D.M.D., M.D. [2]

References

References

  1. ↑ “StatPearls”. 2022. PMID 32809387 Check |pmid= value (help).

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1], Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Edzel Lorraine Co, D.M.D., M.D.