
We report an uncommon ssevere soft-tissue infection of the thighs in a male child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Early and aggressive medical treatment and the conservative surgical approach were successful. Necrotizing fasciitis should be suspected in any soft-tissue infection until it can be definitely ruled out, since prompt deliver of medical and surgical intervention is essential.
necrotizing fasciitis, necrotizing fasciitis, lymphoblastic leukemia, lower limbs, R, Medicine, Case Report, lymphoblastic leukemia, lower limbs, Pediatrics, RJ1-570
necrotizing fasciitis, necrotizing fasciitis, lymphoblastic leukemia, lower limbs, R, Medicine, Case Report, lymphoblastic leukemia, lower limbs, Pediatrics, RJ1-570
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