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March 13, 2026Cureus0 citationsOpen Access

A Rare Case of Necrotising Fasciitis Triggered by Undiagnosed Breast Cancer

A Rare Case of Necrotising Fasciitis of the Breast Arising From Undiagnosed Breast Cancer

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TFTamara FisherAMApril Miu

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Case report reveals necrotising fasciitis arising from breast cancer in a 61-year-old woman, suggesting early intervention is critical.

Key Points

  • The aim is to discuss necrotising fasciitis of the breast linked to undiagnosed breast cancer.
  • Case report of a 61-year-old woman presenting with symptoms of necrotising fasciitis.
  • Clinical assessment including examination of erythema, swelling, and skin necrosis.
  • Urgent mastectomy performed for source control alongside broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy.
  • Early recognition of symptoms was crucial to management.
  • The patient underwent successful mastectomy and received appropriate antimicrobial treatment.
  • Prompt intervention likely prevented multiorgan dysfunction and improved outcomes.
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Fisher et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b3acb202a1e69014cce974https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.104977
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