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==X Ray== | ==X Ray== | ||
===X ray of affected area=== | ===X ray of affected area=== | ||
*On X ray, necrotizing fasciitis is characterized by:<ref name=fasciitis> Necrotizing fasciitis http://radiopaedia.org/articles/necrotising-fasciitis (2016) Accessed on September 9,2016 </ref> | *On X-ray, necrotizing fasciitis is characterized by:<ref name=fasciitis> Necrotizing fasciitis http://radiopaedia.org/articles/necrotising-fasciitis (2016) Accessed on September 9,2016 </ref> | ||
:*[[Subcutaneous]] gas or [[soft tissue]] swelling (specific x-ray finding) | :*[[Subcutaneous]] gas or [[soft tissue]] swelling (specific x-ray finding) | ||
:*Increased soft tissue thickness and opacity | :*Increased soft tissue thickness and opacity | ||
*Plain x ray is a poor screening study for necrotizing fasciitis because: | *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 | :*Subcutaneous [[emphysema]] is an insensitive finding and is present in a minority of patients | ||
:*In the early stages the findings are similar to [[cellulitis]] | :*In the early stages the findings are similar to [[cellulitis]] | ||
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Image:X_ray_NF.jpg|200px|X ray of hip showing subcutaneous gas<ref name=NF> Necrotizing fasciitis http://radiopaedia.org/articles/necrotising-fasciitis (2016) Acessed on September 20, 2016 </gallery> | |||
Image:Nf_of_diabetic_foot.jpeg| X ray (Nerotizing fasciitis of diabetic foot)<ref name=NF> Necrotizing fasciitis http://radiopaedia.org/articles/necrotising-fasciitis (2016) Acessed on September 20, 2016 </gallery> | |||
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===Chest X ray=== | ===Chest X ray=== | ||
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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
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X ray of hip showing subcutaneous gas<ref name=NF> Necrotizing fasciitis http://radiopaedia.org/articles/necrotising-fasciitis (2016) Acessed on September 20, 2016
Image:Nf_of_diabetic_foot.jpeg| X ray (Nerotizing fasciitis of diabetic foot)<ref name=NF> Necrotizing fasciitis http://radiopaedia.org/articles/necrotising-fasciitis (2016) Acessed on September 20, 2016 </gallery>
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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