Necrotizing myositis
Background
- Much rarer than Necrotizing fasciitis
- May be preceded by skin abrasions, blunt trauma, heavy exercise
- Most patients are otherwise healthy (DM and other underlying conditions do not appear to increase risk)
Clinical Features
- Exquisite pain and swelling of affected muscle with induration
- Overlying skin changes may manifest later in the course of illness (erythema, warmth, petechiae, bullae)
- Hypotensionmay occur rapidly with development of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome
Differential Diagnosis
Skin and Soft Tissue Infection
- Cellulitis
- Erysipelas
- Lymphangitis
- Folliculitis
- Abscess
- Necrotizing soft tissue infections
- Mycobacterium marinum
Evaluation
Management
- Same as Necrotizing Fasciitis
Disposition
- Admit/OR
See Also
References
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