An unusual case of malignant mesothelioma mimicking as Fournier’s gangrene

Authors

  • Geoffrey E. Sundar Department of Pathology, K. S. Hegde Medical Academy of Nitte, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Kishan Prasad Hosapatna Laxminarayana Department of Pathology, K. S. Hegde Medical Academy of Nitte, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Jayaprakash Kubalady Shetty Department of Pathology, K. S. Hegde Medical Academy of Nitte, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Lancelot Lobo Department of General Surgery, K. S. Hegde Medical Academy of Nitte, Mangalore, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20210454

Keywords:

Fournier’s gangrene, Malignant mesothelioma, Histopathology, Immunohistochemistry

Abstract

Fournier gangrene is a rare, life-threatening necrotizing fasciitis that usually involves the perineal or genital areas. Malignant mesothelioma in the inguinal and paratesticular region is a very rare entity and manifesting as Fournier’s gangrene is still rare. Here we present a case of malignant mesothelioma which presented clinically as Fournier’s gangrene.  

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Published

2021-01-29

How to Cite

Sundar, G. E., Laxminarayana, K. P. H., Shetty, J. K., & Lobo, L. (2021). An unusual case of malignant mesothelioma mimicking as Fournier’s gangrene. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 9(2), 620–622. https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20210454

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