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Necrosis

 

Necrosis is the death of body tissue. It occurs when too little blood flows to the tissue. This can be from injury, radiation, or chemicals. Necrosis cannot be reversed.

When large areas of tissue die due to a lack of blood supply, the condition is called gangrene.

 

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Oakes SA. Cell injury, cell death, and adaptations. In: Kumar V, Abbas AK, Aster JC, eds. Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier;2021:chap 2.

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      Meningococcemia on the calves

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      Meningococcemia on the leg

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    • Meningococcemia associated purpura

      Meningococcemia associated purpura

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      Necrosis of the toes

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    Tests for Necrosis

     
       

      Review Date: 7/30/2021

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