Imaging Findings of Ecthyma Gangrenosum, an Unusual Complication of Pseudomonas Sepsis

Jane S. Kim; Rosanna Ricafort; Evan S. Garfein; Terry L. Levin

doi:10.1007/s11420-011-9216-1

Imaging Findings of Ecthyma Gangrenosum, an Unusual Complication of Pseudomonas Sepsis

Jane S. Kim, Rosanna Ricafort, Evan S. Garfein, Terry L. Levin

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A child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and pseudomonas sepsis rapidly developed left foot pain and swelling. A diagnosis of ecthyma gangrenosum was made. The clinical and imaging features of this unusual entity are discussed. To our knowledge, this is the first description of the MR imaging findings of ecthyma gangrenosum.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	279-281
Number of pages	3
Journal	HSS Journal
Volume	7
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11420-011-9216-1
State	Published - Oct 2011

Keywords

MRI
ecthyma gangrenosum
pediatric
pseudomonas

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Surgery
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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