Breast Gangrene Complicating Calcinosis Universalis: A Case Report
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2013, Vol 1, Issue 3
Abstract
This report describes an unusual case of gangrene affecting the breast in a non-lactating geriatric patient with Calcinosis universalis. Emergency left mastectomy was carried out together with parenteral antibiotic cover. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report in the English literature to occur in patient with Calcinosis universalis. The objective of this case report is to highlight the significance of diagnosing serious soft tissue infections and prompting treatment rapidly. Keywords: Breast; Calcinosis universalis; Gangrene; Mastectomy
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Aamir A Hamza, Saadeldin A Idris
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