Acral Melanoma's Fatal Development in Necrotizing Fasciitis

Abstract

Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a life-threatening soft tissue infection characterized by a rapidly spreading infection of the subcutaneous tissue and in particular the fascia. Early diagnosis and radical surgical debridement are required. Surgery is indicated if NF is clinically suspected and must not be delayed by diagnosis in order to reduce mortality. We report a case of NF following surgery of an acral melanoma.