Case of Symmetrical Gangrene (? Raynaud's)

Peripheral Symmetrical Gangrene of the Neonatal Extremities : A Case Report

Abstract Background Limb gangrene in neonates is an extremely rare clinical problem and very few cases have been recorded up to now. The clinical findings were mild involvement of skin to full necrosis and gangrene of the involved regions. Unfortunately, in most cases the etiology cannot be established. However, a variety of etiological causes may account for this condition. Case Presentatio...

A Case of Raynaud's Symmetrical Gangrene

Symmetrical Gangrene

Symmetrical gangrene is a condition in which gangrene occurs in all four limbs, the nose and ears at the same time. This is a rare condition and only very few cases have been recorded. A number of conditions can cause symmetrical gangrene. These areas, i.e. the limbs, the ears and the nose, represent the outposts of the cardiovascular system. When the body needs to conserve, it conserves at the...

Postpartum Peripheral Symmetrical Gangrene: A Case Report

BACKGROUND Symmetrical peripheral gangrene is usually associated with underlying medical problems and it is seldom seen in pregnancy. Sepsis though common in a setting of delivery by unskilled midwife is rarely accompanied by symmetrical gangrene. CASE PRESENTATION We report a case of symmetrical peripheral gangrene which occurred in the winter, triggered possibly by sepsis and a single dose ...

postpartum peripheral symmetrical gangrene: a case report

background: symmetrical peripheral gangrene is usually associated with underlying medical problems and it is seldom seen in pregnancy. sepsis though common in a setting of delivery by unskilled midwife is rarely accompanied by symmetrical gangrene. case presentation: we report a case of symmetrical peripheral gangrene which occurred in the winter, triggered possibly by sepsis and a single dose ...