Ecthyma gangrenosum secondary to methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus

Int J Womens Dermatol. 2016 Jul 22;2(3):89-92. doi: 10.1016/j.ijwd.2016.05.004. eCollection 2016 Sep.

Abstract

Ecthyma gangrenosum (EG) is a well-described skin manifestation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa septicemia in immunocompromised patients. However, it can be seen in association with other bacteria, viruses, and fungi. We report a case of a 54-year-old African American female with metastatic gastric adenocarcinoma and recent chemotherapy and neutropenia who developed EG-like lesions due to methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus. We also review the literature to evaluate all reported cases of S aureus-associated EG and their clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment.

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  • Case Reports