Necrotizing Fasciitis: Fatal Evolution of Acral Melanoma

Abstract

Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a life-threatening soft tissue infection characterized by a rapidly spreading infection of the 
subcutaneous tissue and in particular the fascia. Early diagnosis 
and radical surgical debridement are required. Surgery is indicated 
if NF is clinically suspected and must not be delayed by diagnosis 
in order to reduce mortality. We report a case of NF following 
surgery of an acral melanoma.