PathoPic Detail-Info Image Nr. 9656 |
| Image-ID |
9656 |
| Image Type |
Histology
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| Diagnosis |
Necrotizing fasciitis and panniculitis (pneumococci) |
| Stain |
Gram |
| Magnification |
400 |
| Description |
Necrotic fascia with numerous gram positive diplococci. |
| Age |
60 Year
|
| Sex |
female
|
| Clin.Findings |
Fasciitis and myositis necroticans of the right leg. Pneumococcal sepsis. |
| Comment |
Pneumococci may rarely induce a necrotizing fasciitis. |
| DiagnosisGroup |
Inflammation Infectious |
| Topography |
Soft Tissue, Leg |
| TopoGroup |
Soft Tissue |
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