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Cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis: an unusual complication of chronic suppurative otitis media

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 February 2006

Ashwani Sethi  and
Anup Sabherwal
Ashwani Sethi
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, MAMC and Associated LN Hospital, New Delhi, India
Anup Sabherwal
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, MAMC and Associated LN Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Abstract

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare microbial soft tissue infection characterized by rapidly spreading areas of necrosis and a high mortality rate. It may be of odontogenic or traumatic origin or may arise from insect bites, burns or surgical infections. We present a clinical case of an eight-year-old child with facial and cervical necrotizing fasciitis as a complication of chronic suppurative otitis media. The causes, diagnosis and management of necrotizing fasciitis are reviewed.

Keywords

FasciitisNecrotizingOtitis MediaCholesteatomaMiddle Ear
Type
Online Only Clinical Record
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 120 , Issue 3 , March 2006 , pp. 1 - 3 , e18
Copyright
© 2006 JLO (1984) Limited

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