Fournier gangrene

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Steven C. Campbell, M.D., Ph.D.; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:  Yamuna Kondapally, M.B.B.S[1]; Jesus Rosario Hernandez, M.D. [2]

Synonyms and keywords: Fournier's gangrene; Idiopathic gangrene of scrotum; Periurethral phlegmon; Streptococcal scrotal gangrene; Genito-perineal gangrene; Phagedena

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Fournier gangrene

ICD-10 | N49.8 (ILDS N49.81), N76.8
ICD-9 | 608.83
DiseasesDB | 31119
MeSH | D018934

## Overview

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## Historical Perspective

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## Classification

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## Pathophysiology

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## Causes

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## Differentiating Fournier gangrene from other Diseases

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## Epidemiology and Demographics

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## Risk Factors

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## Screening

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## Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

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## Diagnosis

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Diagnostic criteria | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | X-Ray Findings | CT-Scan Findings | MRI Findings | Echocardiography and Ultrasound | Other Diagnostic Studies | Other Imaging Findings

## Treatment

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Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

## Case Studies

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Case #1