Bilateral necrotizing fasciitis of the breast following quadrantectomy

Breast Cancer. 2014 Jan;21(1):108-14. doi: 10.1007/s12282-010-0219-4. Epub 2010 Sep 3.

Abstract

Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rare and highly lethal soft-tissue infection that involves the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and fascia. Although it can affect any part of the body, the breast is seldom involved. We describe a case of bilateral NF of the breast following elective quadrantectomy, successfully treated with antibiotics, bilateral mastectomy, and a vacuum-assisted wound closure system.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Fasciitis, Necrotizing / etiology
  • Fasciitis, Necrotizing / microbiology
  • Fasciitis, Necrotizing / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mastectomy / adverse effects*
  • Mastectomy / methods*