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14-year-old female with spontaneous Clostridium perfringens myonecrosis. Axial and coronal images from a noncontrast CT of the lower extremities. Scout image reveals extensive intramuscular gas in the bilateral thigh musculature (A). Coronal (B) and axial (C) images confirm intramuscular gas within the bilateral posterior thigh compartments and the left anterior thigh compartment. Note the subcutaneous thigh edema (C).
