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Gangrene of the breast, although rare, has been reported following anticoagulant treatment, trauma, and infection. Two cases of breast gangrene due to puerperal sepsis have been reported. We report a case of right breast gangrene as a complication of puerperal sepsis in a female patient.

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ScienceOpen disciplines: Chemistry

Keywords: Adult,Breast,pathology,Female,Gangrene,Humans,Necrosis,Puerperal Infection,complications,Sepsis

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Keywords: Adult, Breast, pathology, Female, Gangrene, Humans, Necrosis, Puerperal Infection, complications, Sepsis

Breast gangrene as a complication of puerperal sepsis.

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