2023
DOI: 10.4103/bgj.bgj_1_24
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Necrotizing Fasciitis in a Lactating Breast: A Case Report and Literature Review

Nusrat Batool Janjua,
Adam Mohammedelfateh,
Manju Rao Vanapalli
et al.

Abstract: Introduction: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a serious, rapidly progressive disease with significant maternal morbidity and mortality. This case report highlights the rare occurrence of NF in a lactating breast. Patient concerns: A 3-week postnatal young patient exclusively breastfeeding developed left breast engorgement and pain and received two courses of antibiotics for left mastitis. At 6 weeks postnatal, she presented to the hospital with a left bre… Show more

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