Necrotizing fasciitis in the head and neck region: a case report

Necrosis of nose skin after varicella zoster infection: A case report

“…However, necrotising fasciitis in the head and neck region is rarely seen. 9 Publications on necrotising fasciitis almost always mention infection or necrosis of the fascia of the muscle. In the facial area, with little or no fascia, the infection is limited to the subcutaneous tissue; skin and muscle are not involved.…”

Periokuläre nekrotisierende Fasziitis – Fallbericht und Überblick

“…B. Colitis ulcerosa einher. Kleine Pusteln entwickeln sich zu tiefen Ulzera mit lividen erhabenen Rändern, wobei die Erkrankung deutlich langsamer fortschreitet als die nekrotisierende Fasziitis [6,11]. Eine chirurgische Behandlung ist kontraindiziert, da sie zu einer weiteren Ausbreitung der Erkrankung führen kann (Pathergiephänomen) [22,26].…”

Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Cervical Region following Extravasation Injury

“…It progresses rapidly, leading to significant morbidity and mortality. The usual anatomical regions of involvement are trunk, lower extremities, perineum, and scrotum [2]. However, necrotizing fasciitis of the head and neck region caused by extravasation injury is rare.…”