Case of necrotizing infection of the breast and brief review of literature.

Necrotizing infections are rapidly spreading progressive infections with necrosis of the subcutaneous tissue that can have severe complications. We report a case of right breast necrotizing mastitis in a 40-year-old postpartum woman who presented in septic shock. The patient was resuscitated with intravenous fluids and broad-spectrum antibiotics, followed by urgent surgical debridement. We discuss the patient's presentation, our treatment approach, and outcomes, with a brief review of the literature. We conclude that necrotizing breast infections are rare, but must be known to obstetricians and breast and surgical oncologists, because without urgent treatment and surgical debridement, the mortality risk is high.