Subacute Necrotizing Fasciitis: A Case and Review of Diagnostic Criteria

Subacute necrotizing fasciitis is an under-recognized form of necrotizing fasciitis with an indolent course, but rapid deterioration. Early recognition is challenging due to the seemingly benign clinical presentation. If left untreated, subacute necrotizing fasciitis could rapidly progress with systemic involvement and grave outcomes. There have been a limited number of cases reported likely due to the lack of recognition. Discussion is made on a set of proposed diagnostic criteria for early recognition of subacute necrotizing fasciitis. Surgical debridement or amputation is curative of necrotizing fasciitis