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case_images: ((a)-(b)) Axial T2W images at the level of acetabulum (a) and upper thigh (b). White arrows show high signal areas at the soft tissues of the anteromedial part of left thigh, indicating inflammatory process. White arrowhead shows high signal within the fascia next to the left gluteus maximus muscle. Inflammatory lymph node is seen at the left groin (black arrow).
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case_images: fig1
case_images: High signal areas at the soft tissues of the anteromedial part of left thigh, indicating inflammatory process, were visualized (Figures 1(a)-1(b) and 2).
case_images: Extensive surgical incision required for initial debridement of necrotizing soft tissue infection.
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case_images: fig3
case_images: An emergency radical surgical debridement of infected necrotic tissue was performed involving skin, subcutaneous tissue, and fascia of the anterior-medial compartment of the anterior-medial compartment of the thigh up to the inguinal area (Figure 3).