Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Gangrene
| About underlying conditions: With a diagnosis of Gangrene, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Gangrene. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Gangrene. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis |
Underlying conditions list: The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for Gangrene includes:
- Loss of blood supply
- Diabetes
- Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- Frostbite
- Atherosclerosis
- Bacterial infection
- Wound infection
- Injury
- Crush injury
- Frostbite
Gangrene as a complication: Other conditions that might have Gangrene as a complication might be potential underlying conditions. The list of conditions listing Gangrene as a complication includes:
- Frostbite
- Hernia
- Intussusception
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Raynaud's phenomenon
- Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Gangrene as a symptom: Conditions listing Gangrene as a symptom may also be potential underlying conditions:
Last revision: May 27, 2003
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