NECROTIZING FASCIITIS MIMICKING A RUPTURED POPLITEAL CYST

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作者
WATTS, RA [1 ]
BRETLAND, PM [1 ]
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[1] WHITTINGTON HOSP,DEPT RADIOL,LONDON N19 5NF,ENGLAND
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10.1177/014107689008300123
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
An acutely swollen calf is a common clinical problem. Causes include deep venous thrombosis (DVT), ruptured popliteal cyst, haematoma and infection. We describe a case of necrotizing fasciitis diagnosed clinically as a DVT and by ultrasonography as a ruptured cyst.
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