Diagnosis: Gangrene
Description: Gangrene of ear lobe
Morphology: Necrosis and infarction
Site: Ear lobe
Sex: M
Age: 7
Type: Clinical
Submitted By: Ian McColl
Differential DiagnosisHistory:
Acral gangrene is a later complication of meningococcaemia with purpura fulminans and blockage of acral vessels resulting in partial amputation of limbs to save the patient.
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