Encapsulated cyst fat necrosis masquerading as cold abscess
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20213961Keywords:
Fat necrosis, Benign, Cold abscessAbstract
Encapsulated fat necrosis is a benign, usually asymptomatic and underreported condition. It is believed to be trauma‐related ischemia and necrosis of fat tissue that gradually detaches from its surroundings. Here we reported a case of encapsulated cyst fat necrosis in a 75 years old female following intramuscular injection, who was clinically diagnosed as cold abscess initially.
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