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01-10-2011 | Case Report

Imaging Findings of Ecthyma Gangrenosum, an Unusual Complication of Pseudomonas Sepsis

Authors: Jane S. Kim, MD, Rosanna Ricafort, MD, Evan S. Garfein, MD, Terry L. Levin, MD

Published in: HSS Journal ® | Issue 3/2011

Abstract

A child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and pseudomonas sepsis rapidly developed left foot pain and swelling. A diagnosis of ecthyma gangrenosum was made. The clinical and imaging features of this unusual entity are discussed. To our knowledge, this is the first description of the MR imaging findings of ecthyma gangrenosum.

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Title: Imaging Findings of Ecthyma Gangrenosum, an Unusual Complication of Pseudomonas Sepsis
Authors: Jane S. Kim, MD
Rosanna Ricafort, MD
Evan S. Garfein, MD
Terry L. Levin, MD
Publication date: 01-10-2011
Publisher: Springer New York
Published in: HSS Journal ® / Issue 3/2011
Print ISSN: 1556-3316
Electronic ISSN: 1556-3324
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11420-011-9216-1

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