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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1], Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Edzel Lorraine Co, D.M.D., M.D.

Overview

Gangrene can have several mimicking conditions despite the unique presence of necrotic tissue.

Differential Diagnosis of Gangrene

• Gangrene can have several mimicking conditions despite the unique presence of necrotic tissue.
• Table 1 outlines the various differential diagnosis for gangrene.

Table 1. Differential Diagnosis of Gangrene.

Differential Diagnosis	Similar to:
Frostbite	Ischemia
Ergotism	Ischemia
Compartment syndrome	Ischemia
Calciphylaxis	Ischemia
Group A streptococcus infections	Gas gangrene
Septic shock	Gas gangrene
Toxic shock syndrome	Gas gangrene