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Basic synonyms
- Fournier illness
- necrotizing fasciitis of the perineum as well as genitalia
- synergistic necrotizing fasciitis of the perineum and also genitalia
- gangrene, Fournier
- Fournier’s illness
- Fourniers illness
- Fournier’s gangrene
- Fourniers gangrene
- gangrene, Fournier’s
Condition Subdivisions
- None
General Discussion
Fournier gangrene is an intense lethal infection of the scrotum; penis; or perineum. It is defined by scrotum discomfort and also inflammation with quick development to gangrene and also sloughing of cells. Fournier gangrene is typically second to periurethral or perirectal infections related to regional injury, personnel treatments, or urinary system condition.
Considering that 1950, even more compared to 1,800 instances for research study have actually been reported in English language clinical literary works. This condition happens worldwide and also, although it is identified a lot more regularly amongst male grownups, has actually been recognized additionally amongst kids as well as females.
