abscess diffuse abscess Douglas abscess dry abscess Dubois abscesses embolic abscess fecal abscess follicular abscess gas abscess gravitation abscess...
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A dental abscess is a localized collection of pus associated with a tooth. The most common type of dental abscess is a periapical abscess, and the second...
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Anorectal abscess (also known as an anal/rectal abscess or perianal/perirectal abscess) is an abscess adjacent to the anus. Most cases of perianal abscesses are...
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Peritonsillar abscess (PTA), also known as quinsy, is an accumulation of pus due to an infection behind the tonsil. Symptoms include fever, throat pain...
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A periodontal abscess (also termed lateral abscess, or parietal abscess), is a localized collection of pus (i.e. an abscess) within the tissues of the...
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Cold abscess refers to an abscess that lacks the intense inflammation usually associated with infection. This may be associated with infections due to...
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A liver abscess is a mass filled with pus inside the liver. Common causes are abdominal conditions such as appendicitis or diverticulitis due to haematogenous...
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Brain abscess (or cerebral abscess) is an abscess within the brain tissue caused by inflammation and collection of infected material coming from local...
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Mastitis (redirect from Breast abscess)
occurs within the first few months of delivery. Complications can include abscess formation. Risk factors include poor latch, cracked nipples, use of a breast...
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An epidural abscess refers to a collection of pus and infectious material located in the epidural space superficial to the dura mater which surrounds...
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