abscess 1.A pus-filled cavity; in the skin this is known as a pimple, pustule, or boil, depending on the size or the position. 2.A pus-filled cavity in the body, usually caused by infection. Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words by Diagram Group Copyright © 2008 by Diagram Visual Information...
Abscesses can affect any organ, including the brain, kidneys,liver(hepatic abscess), stomach or intra-abdominal area, lungs,breast, neck, face, cheeks, multiple teeth, or an individual tooth (dental abscess), gums, throat, or tonsils(peritonsillar abscess). Abscesses can also occur anywhere ...
Deep breast abscesses are either intramammary or retromammary. As is the case for periareolar abscesses, fluctuance can be difficult to detect. Fluctuance also is difficult to diagnose when overlying cellulitis is deep and extensive. In these cases, needle aspiration or ultrasound may be requir...
Breast abscess management--needle aspiration. (Skin and Soft Tissue Infection).(Brief Article)Deresinki, Stan
A pus enclosed within tissue is referred to as an abscess. Boils on the skin are also referred to as skin abscesses. Boils can occur anywhere on the body, including the following: Trunk Extremities Buttocks Groin Armpit Other areas What are the different types of boils? Several different ...
Neonates, in particular premature infants, have an immature immune system and must rely solely on the innate immune system and the protective agents in human breast milk.10 The more specialized, adaptive immune system involves a highly specific response to antigens as well as the eventual ...
Psoriasis is a prevalent, inflammatory skin disease without cure. Further research is required to unravel dysregulated processes and develop new therapeutic interventions. The lack of suitable in vivo and in vitro preclinical models is an impediment in t
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, systemic inflammatory skin condition characterized by inflamed skin nodules, abscesses, pus discharge tunnels and scarring in areas such as axillae, under the breast, buttocks and genital region [1,2]. HS is associated with a high comorbidity burden and...
the standard of care for breast abscesses, which have a size less than 5 cm on ultrasound, no skin changes, and fewer than 5 days of symptoms... Alison,Unzeitig,Barron,... - 《Journal of Surgical Research》 被引量: 1发表: 2017年 A case of deep neck abscess treated with a disposab...
diagnosis of CCC is made by the microscopic finding of spores and pseudohyphae on skin scrapings (Fig. 17-46) or culture of the organism. Another useful diagnostic modality is examination of theplacenta, which may reveal typical changes of candidiasis (includingfunisitis, abscesses, or chorio...