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Differential Diagnosis of Necrotizing Fasciitis: 

Cellulitis, 
Superficial abscess, 
Deep vein thrombosis 
(see phlegmasia cerulea dolerans), 
Compartment
of Necrotizing Fasciitis ... : Cellulitis, ... insufficiency, Pyoderma gangrenosum ... Necrotizing cellulitis ... #Necrotizing #Fasciitis
Pyoderma Gangrenosum: Autoimmune disorder resulting in a vasculitis which causes slowly progressive 
ulceration of the skin.
Pyoderma Gangrenosum ... frequently mistaken for cellulitis ... #Dermatology #SkinRash ... #Pyoderma #Gangrenosum
Necrotizing Fasciitis on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Look at the superficial soft tissue for hyperechoic punctate
Necrotizing Fasciitis ... #Necrotizing #Fasciitis ... #Skin #SoftTissue ... #POCUS #Cellulitis
Necrotizing Fasciitis on Groin POCUS

50yo diabetic female presents with medial groin pain (where probe is for
Necrotizing Fasciitis ... this pt with nec fasciitis ... #Necrotizing #Fasciitis ... clinical #ultrasound #cellulitis ... #softtissue
Soft Tissue Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Septic
 • Septic Bursitis
 • Necrotizing Fasciitis
 • Septic
• Necrotizing Fasciitis ... Tenosynovitis • Cellulitis ... Contusion #SoftTissue