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ArticleMiddle East journal of digestive diseases2024

Ulcerative and Cytomegalovirus Colitis Associated with Fournier's Gangrene: A Case Report.

Ali Berkcan Bozdogan, Gamze Sonmez, Erke Baytok, Goksel Guven, Bengi Ozturk

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Article in Middle East journal of digestive diseases, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Ali Berkcan BozdoganDepartment of Internal Medicine, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4836-8883
Gamze SonmezHacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3488-0283
Erke BaytokDepartment of Internal Medicine, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
Goksel GuvenDepartment of Intensive Care, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
Bengi OzturkDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.

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Abstract

Fournier gangrene is a rare but severe complication of ulcerative colitis, characterized by necrotizing fasciitis affecting the genital and perineal regions. We present a case of a 53-year-old man with a history of ulcerative colitis and cytomegalovirus (CMV) colitis who developed Fournier gangrene, an exceptionally uncommon occurrence in this patient population. The patient initially presented with intense pain, swelling, and skin discoloration in the genital area, accompanied by systemic symptoms, including fever. Prompt recognition and intervention are critical due to the aggressive nature of Fournier gangrene, which often results in significant morbidity and mortality. This case underscores the importance of vigilance for unusual presentations of necrotizing infections in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), particularly those with complicating factors such as immunosuppression and concurrent infections.

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CMV colitisComplicationsFournier gangreneNecrotizing fasciitisUlcerative colitis

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