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Scrotal Ultrasound showing ringdown artifact indicating air within soft tissues in case of Fournier Gangrene

Dr. Michael
Ultrasound showing ringdown ... case of Fournier Gangrene ... Necrotizing #Fasciitis #Gangrene ... SubcutaneousAir #RingDown
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus ... Capnocytophaga canimorsus ... C. canimorsus fastidious ... fulminans & frank gangrene ... diagnosis of C. canimorsus
Capnocytophaga
Pathogen: Capnocytophaga
 • 9 species, C. canimorsus responsible for the majority of infections
 • Gram-negative rod,
9 species, C. canimorsus ... Purpura Fulminans, Gangrene ... Capnocytophaga #canimorsus
Dry Gangrene of the Fingertips on Physical Exam

- Dr. Ajit Singh @AJITPSINGH4

#Gangrene #Dry #Hand #Fingers #PhysicalExam
Dry Gangrene of ... AJITPSINGH4 #Gangrene
Capnocytophaga
GNR with long fusiform shape.  Fastidious facultative anaerobe that grows slowly and needs enriched agar
C.
enriched agar C. animorsus ... purpura fulminans or gangrene ... #Microbiology #CAnimorsus
Key Pathogens to Consider in Asplenia
 - Encapsulated bacteria
    • S. pneumoniae
Capnocytophaga spp: C. animorsus
Fournier’s Gangrene - Physical examination was notable for necrotic-appearing tissue in the scrotum and perineum, with
Fournier’s Gangrene ... #CT #Fournier #Gangrene
Algorithm for the diagnosis of Necrotizing Infections #Diagnosis #Management #GenSurg #Microbiology #NecrotizingFasciitis #Myonecrosis #Necrotizing #SoftTissueInfection #Clostridium
Pyogenes #Aureus #Gangrene
Differential Diagnosis of Necrotizing Fasciitis: 

Cellulitis, 
Superficial abscess, 
Deep vein thrombosis 
(see phlegmasia cerulea dolerans), 
Compartment
myonecrosis (aka "gas gangrene
Primary Dermatologic Nail Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Nail Plate - Pitting
 • Psoriasis
 • Alopecia Areata
Nail
Inflammation • Ingrown