Fatal facial necrotizing fasciitis: a case report highlighting diagnostic and therapeutic challenges
This case highlights the fulminant course and high mortality risk associated with FNF. Early recognition based on clinical evaluation, supported-but not replaced-by imaging, is essential for diagnosis. Prompt intervention with broad-spectrum antibiotics and surgical debridement offers the best chance to improve outcomes and prevent catastrophic complications such as septic shock, multi-organ failure, and death.
Authors
- Syed Kashif Zaidi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2391-414X)
- Muhammad Junaid Ahsan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2472-9379)
- Aram J. Mirza
- Austin Mitchell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3054-874X)
- Ali Iqbal
- Joshiah Gordon
- Muhammad Sheraz Hameed
- Rahmat Gul Omarzai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9830-5649)
Institutions
- Karachi Medical and Dental College (PK)
- Rawalpindi Medical University (PK)
- Isra University (PK)
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (US)
- Nangarhar University (AF)
- Jinnah Medical & Dental College (PK)
- Parkview Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Oxford Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-06-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/omcr/omaf137
- Primary Topic
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00