Necrotising fasciitis pathology

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Histology of necrotising fasciitis

A deep biopsy is generally required (figure 1) for the diagnosis and shows an extensive acute inflammatory reaction involving the subcutaneous fat (figure 2). There may also be superficial involvement and ulceration and/or deep penetration into skeletal muscle and deeper tissues.

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