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Malignant fungating wounds (MFWs) are manifestations of advanced head and neck cancers that breach the skin. MFWs are often misdiagnosed as infections and treated with antibiotics. However, MFWs are actually caused by cancer cells infiltrating the skin and result in exophytic, necrotic lesions. While bacteria can colonize MFWs, there is no evidence they cause systemic infection. Effective management of MFWs requires an understanding of their malignant nature to avoid unnecessary antibiotic use and focus on

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郭品君

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