Shining Light on the Unusual: A Case Report of a Rare Presentation of Abdominal Wall Erysipelas

Authors

• Wassim Abouzeid, New York Medical College
• Nibras Yar Khan, New York Medical College
• Aharnish Patel, New York Medical College
• Nyan A. Bethel, New York Medical College
• Charity Iheagwara, New York Medical College
• Jihad Slim, New York Medical CollegeFollow

Author Type(s)

Faculty, Resident/Fellow

DOI

10.7759/cureus.62628

Journal Title

Cureus

First Page

62628

Last Page

62628

Document Type

Case Report

Publication Date

6-18-2024

Department

Medicine

Keywords

abdominal wall erysipelas; erysipelas; skin infections; streptococcus group a infection; streptococcus pyogenes

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

Abstract

We present a clinical case detailing the presentation of erysipelas in a 52-year-old immunocompetent female, wherein the infection displayed an unusual localization encompassing the skin of the anterior abdominal area and breast. The patient exhibited a favorable response to medical treatment. It is paramount to underscore the significance of recognizing such cases, which demand a heightened level of clinical suspicion to facilitate swift diagnosis and effective management strategies.

Recommended Citation

Abouzeid, W., Khan, N., Patel, A., Bethel, N. A., Iheagwara, C., & Slim, J. (2024). Shining Light on the Unusual: A Case Report of a Rare Presentation of Abdominal Wall Erysipelas. Cureus, 16 (6), 62628-62628. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.62628