Fournier's gangrene revealing an aggressive squamous cell carcinoma of the penis: An exceptional case report

Abstract

Fournier's gangrene is a fast progressive necrotizing fasciitis of the perineum and external genitals, It is secondary to polymicrobial infection by aerobic and anaerobic bacteria with synergistic action. The origin of the infection is either cutaneous, urogenital or colorectal. There are age, diabetes and immunosuppression, are frequently present in affected patients. Fluid and electrolyte management, combined with broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy followed rapidly by surgical debridement, is the standard of treatment. we report in this article a very rare case of cancer of the penis manifested by fournier's gangrene.

Keywords

• Kyes words: Fournier's gangrene
• Necrotic
• Squamous cell carcinoma
• Fasciitis