Define gangrenous necrosis.
A subtype of coagulative necrosis most commonly seen in the limbs
Describe the pathophysiology behind gangrenous necrosis.
Dry gangrene: caused by ischemia
Wet gangrene: caused by superinfection of dry gangrene
Describe the microscopic appearance of gangrenous necrosis.
Dry gangrene: shows coagulative necrosis
Wet gangrene: shows coagulative and liquefactive necrosis
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