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On X ray of affected area, necrotizing fasciitis is characterized by [[subcutaneous]] gas or [[soft tissue]] swelling (specific x-ray finding) and increased soft tissue thickness and opacity. | On X ray of affected area, necrotizing fasciitis is characterized by [[subcutaneous]] gas or [[soft tissue]] swelling (specific x-ray finding) and increased soft tissue thickness and opacity. Chest x-ray findings associated with necrotizing fasciitis include early changes of fluid overload and adult [[respiratory distress syndrome]]. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yamuna Kondapally, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
On X ray of affected area, necrotizing fasciitis is characterized by subcutaneous gas or soft tissue swelling (specific x-ray finding) and increased soft tissue thickness and opacity. Chest x-ray findings associated with necrotizing fasciitis include early changes of fluid overload and adult respiratory distress syndrome.
X Ray
X ray of affected area
- On X ray, necrotizing fasciitis is characterized by:[1]
- Subcutaneous gas or soft tissue swelling (specific x-ray finding)
- Increased soft tissue thickness and opacity
- Plain x ray is a poor screening study for necrotizing fasciitis because:
- Subcutaneous emphysema is an insensitive finding and is present in a minority of patients
- In the early stages the findings are similar to cellulitis
Chest X ray
- Chest X ray findings are associated with necrotizing fasciitis include:
- Early changes of fluid overload
- Changes of adult respiratory distress syndrome
References
- ↑ Necrotizing fasciitis http://radiopaedia.org/articles/necrotising-fasciitis (2016) Accessed on September 9,2016