Promoting early detection of necrotizing soft tissue infection of the upper extremity in patients with history of breast cancer: a case report
In necrotizing soft tissue infection in the context of lymphedema, we highlight the need for patient and physician education regarding secondary lymphedema in breast cancer survivors to promote early detection and intervention-a critical first step to prevention of superimposed infectious etiologies.
Authors
- Medha Reddy
- Marc K. Wallack
- Manuel Goicoechea
Institutions
- New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (US)
- Metropolitan Hospital Center (US)
- University of Chicago (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Women s Health
- Published
- 2025-08-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-025-03932-8
- Primary Topic
- Chemotherapy-related skin toxicity
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00