Fournier's gangrene is seen in: September 2008: (A) Scrotum, (B) Shaft of penis, (C) Base of penis, (D) Glans penis
Answer is A. Ans. A: Scrotum Idiopathic scrotal gangrene/Fournier's gangrene is an uncommon condition of the scrotum. Hemolytic streptococci are associated with other organisms (Staph., E.coli etc.) in a fulminating inflammation of the subcutaneous tissues, which results in obliterative aeritis of the aerioles to the scrotal skin.