Gangrene: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Gangrene

gangrene or wet gangrene, both of which have a risk of sepsis. [en.wikipedia.org]

I99 Diseases of the circulatory system › I70-I79 Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries › I73- Other peripheral vascular diseases › Raynaud's syndrome without gangrene [icd10data.com]

The only treatment available for gangrene is amputation, resulting in permanent disability. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]

Raynaud Disease

Trophic changes of sclerodactyly and, rarely, fingertip ulcerations or gangrene, [jamanetwork.com]

[…] disease Raynaud's disease Raynauds disease w gangrene Raynauds disease with gangrene Raynauds syndrome Raynauds syndrome w gangrene Raynauds syndrome with gangrene Secondary [icd9data.com]

Arteriosclerosis

BACKGROUND: Guillotine below-knee amputation (BKA) for wet gangrene is an unfortunate complication of poorly controlled diabetes. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

I70.269 (and intermittent claudication, rest pain and ulcer) ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I70.269 Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with gangrene, unspecified [icd10data.com]

Arteriosclerosis obliterans resulted in serious lower extremity gangrene. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Erysipelas

1 n an acute streptococcal infection characterized by deep-red inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes Type of: Saint Anthony's fire any of several inflammatory or gangrenous [vocabulary.com]

Ischemia of the calf predisposes to gangrene and ulcer formation which can develop to giant proportions. [hindawi.com]

Complications of erysipelas may include the following: Gangrene/amputation Chronic edema Scarring Bacteremia sepsis Scarlet fever Pneumonia Abscess [1, 11] Embolism Meningitis [emedicine.com]

Arterial Embolism

(B) Gangrene of the toes resulting from severe arterial ischemia. (C) Ulcer from v... [5minuteconsult.com]

Twelve patients did not present until the affected limb(s) were in established gangrene. Thirty-two embolectomies were performed on 25 patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

She developed gangrene in her right hand, which had progressed to the point that amputation was necessary by the time the gastrointestinal surgeon had consulted the Department [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hernia

551 Other hernia of abdominal cavity with gangrene 551.0 Femoral hernia with gangrene 551.00 Femoral hernia with gangrene, unilateral or unspecified (not specified as recurrent [icd9data.com]

553- > 553 Other hernia of abdominal cavity without mention of obstruction or gangrene 553.0 Femoral hernia without mention of obstruction or gangrene 553.00 Femoral hernia [icd9data.com]

552 Other hernia of abdominal cavity with obstruction but without mention of gangrene 552.0 Femoral hernia with obstruction 552.00 Femoral hernia with obstruction, unilateral [icd9data.com]

Necrotizing Fasciitis

Fournier’s gangrene also requires special consideration. [frontiersin.org]

Infected tissue with gas-inclusion between the muscle fibers Gram positive rods Gluteal gas gangrene with necrotizing fasciitis Gas gangrene Necrotic muscle with gas bubbles [pathologyoutlines.com]

Necrotizing fasciitis w gangrene due to infectious organism Necrotizing fasciitis with gangrene Clinical Information A fulminating bacterial infection of the deep layers [icd9data.com]

Thromboangiitis Obliterans

Sign or symptoms of distal extremity ischemia (claudication, pain at rest, ulcers, gangrene). Arteriographic findings consistent with the disease. [librepathology.org]

2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code Applicable To Gangrenous cellulitis Type 1 Excludes gangrene in atherosclerosis of native arteries of the extremities ( I70.26 ) gangrene [icd10data.com]

Contents General Strong association with smoking. [1] Clinical-radiologic diagnosis. [2] Typical symptoms/signs - progression: [3] Intermittent claudication -> ulcers -> gangrene [librepathology.org]

Diabetic Gangrene

If blood flow is decreased below a threshold level, gangrene can occur. Gangrene can be either dry or wet. [footankle.ca]

BACKGROUND: Persistent high incidence of limb loss resulting from advanced foot gangrene in patients with diabetes prompted an aggressive foot salvage surgery as a final attempt [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Go Gangrene is a Unanic Herbal Medicine Company which provides complete cure of Gangrene, Diabetic Wounds and Psoriasis. [gogangrene.com]

Pyoderma Gangrenosum

gangrene of certain specified sites - see Alphabetical Index gas gangrene ( A48.0 ) pyoderma gangrenosum ( L88 ) Type 2 Excludes gangrene in diabetes mellitus ( E08-E13 with [icd10data.com]

We report a young female who presented with saddle-nose and bilateral cauliflower ear deformities along with pyoderma gangrenosum-like ulcers, digital gangrene and pulselessness [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

not elsewhere classified 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code Applicable To Gangrenous cellulitis Type 1 Excludes gangrene in atherosclerosis of native arteries of [icd10data.com]

Ergotism

Anthony fire - any of several inflammations or gangrenous skin conditions. Synonym(s): ergotism; Milian sign ergotism see rye ergot 1. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Anthony fire - any of several inflammations or gangrenous skin conditions. Synonym(s): ergotism; Milian sign ergotism see rye ergot 1 . [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Abstract During the academic year 1985-1986 at Gondar College of Medical Sciences Hospital gangrenous ergotism was clinically diagnosed in seven patients (5 males, 2 females [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Intussusception

He was referred to pediatric surgical department and underwent laparotomy confirming ileocecal intussusception with resection of gangrenous part of his large and small bowel [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

If this is not treated quickly, it can lead to bowel gangrene. Gangrene can cause tissue in the intestinal wall to die. [cancercarewny.com]

The telescoping segment obstructs the intestine and ultimately impairs blood flow to the intussuscepting segment (see Figure: Intussusception. ), causing ischemia, gangrene [msdmanuals.com]

Cryoglobulinemia

The development of gangrene after elective digital surgery is a rare complication. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In addition, gangrene was observed in both ear helices, both index fingers, and several toes. [ekjm.org]

After surgery, she developed gangrene and ultimately required partial digital amputation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Gas Gangrene

[…] than posttruamatic and postoperative gas gangrene. [symptoma.com]

A number of studies have implicated non-traumatic gas gangrene and colonic neoplasia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Fulminant gas gangrene in a 54-year-old man with atherosclerosis obliterans was treated by revascularization of the iliac artery using endarterectomy, and his gangrenous lower [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Frostbite

Gangrene of the extremities in the neonatal period is rare. Etiology is not identified in most cases and management is usually conservative. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Wet gangrene is characterized by infection, but dry gangrene is less likely to become infected. Severely damaged tissue may autoamputate. [merckmanuals.com]

A frostbitten tissue, if thawed and then subsequently frostbitten (in the near future), will turn gangrenous and be lost 100% of the time. [health.williams.edu]

Polyarteritis Nodosa

We will illustrate a challenging case of a patient with CPAN who developed gangrenous infarcts despite initial immunosuppressive treatment with high-dose steroids and azathioprine [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] into wet gangrene. [reumatologiaclinica.org]

Weight loss was present in 20 (74%), fever in 14 (51.9%), renal involvement in 16 (59.3%), cutaneous in nine (33.3%), peripheral gangrene in eight (29.6%), gastrointestinal [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Calcinosis Cutis

[…] especially when there is secondary or tertiary hyperparathyroidism Painful violaceous lesions, most common on the trunk and extremities, which may progress to form ulcers and gangrene [dermpedia.org]

(Also see: Calcinosis ) Gangrene Photo of Gangrene. Severe cases of systemic scleroderma and Raynaud's may cause a total lack of blood supply to the extremities. [sclero.org]

In very rare cases, Calcinosis Cutis can cause gangrene due to blockage of blood flow. [epainassist.com]

Noma

The dehumanizing oro-facial gangrenous lesion affects predominantly children ages 2 to 16 years, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where the estimated frequency in some [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Noma (cancrum oris, gangrenous stomatitis) is a severe gangrenous disease of orofacial tissues seen in malnourished children. [symptoma.com]

Abstract Necrotising ulcerative stomatitis is used in the International Statistical Classification of the WHO for orofacial gangrene in children, that is known in medical [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Tungiasis

Secondary bacterial infections, including tetanus and gangrene, are not uncommon with tungiasis. [cdc.gov]

Complications include nail dystrophy, deformity of the fingers or toes, scarring, nail loss, cellulitis, lymphangitis, tetanus, osteomyelitis, gangrene, and spontaneous amputation [histopathology-india.net]

Erythromelalgia

It is possible to get ulceration, necrosis and gangrene as complications of erythromelalgia. [dermnetnz.org]

If left untreated, they may progress towards acrocyanosis and even peripheral gangrene. [bloodjournal.org]

This can also lead to maceration of the skin, non-healing ulcers, infection, gangrene and amputation. [dermnetnz.org]

Primary Hyperoxaluria

Arteriole occlusive disease may lead to gangrene, Raynaud phenomena, acrocyanosis and intermittent claudication. Renal failure is common. [disorders.eyes.arizona.edu]

Livedo reticularis and peripheral gangrene associated with primary hyperoxaluria. Arthritis Rheum. 1988; 31: 1199-1203 Copeman P.W.M. Livedo reticularis. [jaad.org]

Oxalosis with peripheral gangrene. Arch Pathol. 1974; 97: 107-110 Boquist L. Lindqvist B. Ostberg Y. Steen L. Primary oxalosis. Am J Med. 1973; 54: 673-681 Winship I.M. [jaad.org]

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

Pathophysiologically, gangrene is most likely related to small-vessel occlusion. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A case of Rocky Mountain spotted fever complicated by gangrene of the extremities required amputation and showed persistent rickettsial infection in the margins of the gangrene [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Breathing becomes laboured and circulation poor, and areas of gangrene may develop on the hands and feet. [britannica.com]

Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1

Case Reports Primary hyperoxaluria causing ESRD and gangrene of extremities leading to amputation Nidhi M Munshi et al. Hemodial Int. 2009 Jul. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[ohf.org] Gangrene Arteriole occlusive disease may lead to gangrene, Raynaud phenomena, acrocyanosis and intermittent claudication. Renal failure is common. [symptoma.com]

Arteriole occlusive disease may lead to gangrene, Raynaud phenomena, acrocyanosis and intermittent claudication. Renal failure is common. [disorders.eyes.arizona.edu]

Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 2

Case Reports Primary hyperoxaluria causing ESRD and gangrene of extremities leading to amputation Nidhi M Munshi et al. Hemodial Int. 2009 Jul. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[ohf.org] Gangrene Arteriole occlusive disease may lead to gangrene, Raynaud phenomena, acrocyanosis and intermittent claudication. Renal failure is common. [symptoma.com]

Arteriole occlusive disease may lead to gangrene, Raynaud phenomena, acrocyanosis and intermittent claudication. Renal failure is common. [disorders.eyes.arizona.edu]

Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria

The gangrenous digits (right index and ring fingers) remained well demarcated, requiring surgical amputation. [ijcasereportsandimages.com]

Cursor on image to zoom/Click text to open image Figure 1: Gangrenous fingers of our patient. Discussion The PCH was first described by Donath and Landsteiner in 1904. [edoriumjournals.com]

Vasomotor signs include cyanosis, Raynaud phenomenon, and gangrene. [forums.prohealth.com]

Clostridium Infection

Septic abortion Clinically it appears similar to gas gangrene, now rare in UK with the legalisation of abortions. [patient.info]

Toxin Soft-tissue infection Crepitant cellulitis, myositis, clostridial myonecrosis, hemolysis C. perfringens, others Alpha-toxin (phospholipase C), theta-toxin, others Gas gangrene [merckmanuals.com]

See separate Gas Gangrene article. Tetanus Caused by Clostridium tetani. See separate Tetanus and Tetanus Vaccination article. [patient.info]

Embolism

It is often due to embolism of infective material, gangrenous matter, etc. [thesaurus.com]

brain) 434.1 choroidal (anterior) 433.8 communicating posterior 433.8 coronary (see also Infarct, myocardium) 410.9 extremity 444.22 hypophyseal 433.8 mesenteric (with gangrene [icd9data.com]

Embolism plays an important part in determining one form of gangrene, as has already been described. [thesaurus.com]

Cutaneous Plague

A critically ill patient with septicemic plague and peripheral gangrene was treated successfully with ciprofloxacin. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

It can cause rapid blood poisoning and gangrene, known as septicemic plague. [theverge.com]

Its victims were covered in huge weeping boils, swollen lymph glands, gangrene and rotting limbs and eventually succumbed to a slow an painful death. [express.co.uk]

Typhus

A 10-y-old male child from Delhi presented with fever, non specific gastrointestinal symptoms, petechial rash and gangrene of all the toes. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Vascular collapse, renal insufficiency, encephalitic signs, ecchymosis with gangrene, and pneumonia are poor prognostic signs. [merckmanuals.com]

Patients with severe epidemic typhus may develop gangrene, leading to a loss of digits, limbs, or other appendages. [emedicine.com]

Thrombosis

Examinations after death have shown that thrombosis exists for some distance around the gangrenous mass. [thesaurus.com]

Venous gangrene may result. Infection rarely develops in venous clots. [merckmanuals.com]

Gas gangrene. Investigations [ 6 ] Ultrasound (compression with either Doppler or colour Doppler) is recommended as the investigation of choice. [patient.info]