Fournier's Gangrene in Neonates: A Case Report and Literature Review

Fournier's gangrene is a severe, rapidly progressing necrotizing fasciitis with a high capacity for compromising tissues at different levels. It primarily affects perianal and genital areas with a high mortality rate due to extensive impact. Although typically observed in adult males (incidence of 1.6 cases per 100,000 men), there exists an out-of-standard population that can be affected by the disease, becoming the window of opportunity for underdiagnosis, deterioration of prognosis, and increased mortality. The lack of standardized treatment protocols contributes to the high morbidity and mortality rates. Increased awareness and rapid intervention are essential for improving outcomes in integral medical attention. Based on the literature we report a Caucasian neonatal case of Fournier's gangrene based on the Surgical Case Report (SCARE) guidelines and complemented with the literature available. This article aims to enhance clinical understanding, encouraging standardized management strategies for special populations at risk of this life-threatening condition.