Fournier's gangrene: a radiologic emergency

Abdom Imaging. 2006 Jul-Aug;31(4):500-2. doi: 10.1007/s00261-006-9035-x. Epub 2006 Sep 1.

Abstract

Fournier's gangrene (FG) is a life-threatening, necrotizing infection involving the soft tissues of the scrotal area. Because of potential severe complications, it is important to diagnose the disease as early as possible. We present the CT findings of FG in a young male that came to the Emergency Department for genital pain and tenderness.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Emergencies
  • Fournier Gangrene / diagnostic imaging*
  • Fournier Gangrene / therapy
  • Genital Diseases, Male / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Penis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Prostate / diagnostic imaging*
  • Scrotum / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed