Definition for Difference between revisions of "Abscess"
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The following are some examples of abscesses: | The following are some examples of abscesses: | ||
| − | * | + | * A skin abscess is better known as a common boil; |
| − | A skin abscess is better known as a common boil; | + | |
| − | * | + | * A peritonsillar abscess is a persistent collection of pus behind the tonsils; and |
| − | A peritonsillar abscess is a persistent collection of pus behind the tonsils; and | + | |
| − | * | + | * A perianal abscess is a pool of pus that forms next to the anus, often causing considerable tenderness and swelling in that area and pain on sitting down and on defecating. |
| − | A perianal abscess is a pool of pus that forms next to the anus, often causing considerable tenderness and swelling in that area and pain on sitting down and on defecating. | + | |
Latest revision as of 15:39, 22 March 2018
A local accumulation of pus anywhere in the body.
The following are some examples of abscesses:
- A skin abscess is better known as a common boil;
- A peritonsillar abscess is a persistent collection of pus behind the tonsils; and
- A perianal abscess is a pool of pus that forms next to the anus, often causing considerable tenderness and swelling in that area and pain on sitting down and on defecating.