안면부에 발생한 괴사성 근막염 1예

Abstract

Necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon infection of the subcutaneous soft tissue and fascia. The infection expands rapidly and is highly lethal, so an early diagnosis and a radical debridement of all affected tissues, until healthy tissue is encountered, is necessary. Although necrotizing fasciitis can affect any part of the body including the extremities, trunk, perineum and neck, it is rather a rare entity on the face. We report a rare case of necrotizing fasciitis on the face of a 62-year-old man, who had uncontrolled diabetes mellitus following acupuncture treatment.