Abscess Formation Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Subcutaneous Abscess

We report here what appears to be the first case of subcutaneous abscess formation in the upper extremity due to toxigenic C. ulcerans in Japan. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In the present case, MRI demonstrated the mechanism of subcutaneous abscess formation caused by BCG-related osteomyelitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Along with dental abscesses, subcutaneous abscesses are the most common site for abscess formation. [radiopaedia.org]

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Chronic Abscess

This article reports a case of chronic breast abscess formation following the use of polypropylene mesh in mastopexy and the radiological and operative findings. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The ampulla is plugged with keratine debris and leads to abscess formation in the retroareolar space. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We present 2 cases of perihepatic abscess formation due to dropped gallstones presenting some years later. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Retropharyngeal Abscess

Haemophilus parainfluenzae (usually causes abscess formation in unvaccinated children) Proteus sp. [symptoma.com]

Haematogenous spread probably led to cervical osteomyelitis and retropharyngeal abscess formation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

CT-guided percutaneous aspiration is both a diagnostic modality confirming abscess formation of an inflammatory lesion of the retropharyngeal space as well as a therapeutic [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Anorectal Abscess

The incidence of abscess formation appears to be higher in spring and summer. [emedicine.medscape.com]

The severity and depth of the abscess are quite variable, and the abscess cavity is often associated with formation of a fistulous tract. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Etiology Both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria have been found to be responsible for abscess formation. [emedicine.medscape.com]

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Parapharyngeal Abscess

Furthermore, identification of pathogens other than GAS, may lead the way for earlier bacterial diagnosis and timely intervention before abscess formation in sore throat patients [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Antimicrobial therapy can abort abscess formation if administered at an early stage of the infection. [tonsilitisunderstood.blogspot.com]

Early initiation of antimicrobial therapy at the stage of cellulites can prevent abscess formation. [anaerobicinfections.blogspot.com]

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Perianal Abscess

CONCLUSIONS: Perianal abscess formation in infants who are younger than 12 months is a separate entity from abscess formation in older age groups. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Perianal abscess formation in infants who are younger than 12 months is a separate entity from abscess formation in older age groups. [pediatrics.aappublications.org]

[…] antibiotics without surgical drainage minimized formation of fistula in ano. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Tonsillar Abscess

We herein describe the case of a patient with chronic myeloid leukemia blastic transformation who developed severe herpetic tonsillitis complicated by tonsillar abscess formation [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This article presents seven cases of patients with tonsillar abscess formation and discusses the pathophysiology of intratonsillar abscess formation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is a purulent infection with abscess formation between the palatine tonsil and its capsule.1 These growths are often a complication of recent [clinicaladvisor.com]

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Appendiceal Abscess

A mass in the cecum, associated with dense fibrous tissue and abscess formation, was found on subsequent surgical exploration. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

However, the cited studies evaluated phlegmon formation as well as abscesses of various sizes [7–9]. [smw.ch]

Although acute appendicitis with perforation and abscess formation is not a common complication of CF, it occurs more frequently than is generally appreciated. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Pancreatic Abscess

Acute pancreatitis with abscess formation is a rare complication among patients with scrub typhus. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Superinfection of pseudocysts is one way that pancreatic abscesses may form, though pseudocysts are not a prerequisite for abscess formation. [odlarmed.com]

Of pancreatic pseudocysts, approximately 30% are complicated by abscess formation, perforation into the abdominal cavity, penetration to the gastrointestinal tract, or bleeding [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Retrocecal Appendicitis

Abstract Acute inflammation of an ascending retrocecal appendix with abscess formation produces distinctive roentgen signs characterized by irregular nodularity (often restricted [pubs.rsna.org]

Abstract There have been several case reports documenting acute appendicitis complicated by perforation presenting with retroperitoneal abscess formation. [unboundmedicine.com]

Complications Recognized complications include 5 : perforation: in up to 13-30% of cases abscess formation: appendiceal abscess generalized peritonitis pylephlebitis : infective [radiopaedia.org]

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Diverticular Abscess

Recently two cases with diverticulitis, abscess formation, and perforation through the posterior cul de sac have been observed. [pubs.rsna.org]

formation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

INTRODUCTION: Diverticulitis is a common condition occasionally complicated by abscess formation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Retroperitoneal Abscess

Thus, we suggest that if a diabetic patient complains of low back pain, potential abscess formations should be considered and given appropriate treatment before administering [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Perforated bowel or diseases of the retroperitoneal organs may be complicated by retroperitoneal abscess formation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Retroperitoneal abscess formation secondary to retained spilled gallstones after laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a rare complication. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Peritonsillar Abscess

Peritonsillar abscess formation is an uncommon complication of infectious mononucleosis (IM). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The presence of multiple abscess formation on the soft tissue structures of the supratonsillar fossa and the exudative formation clinches the diagnosis of peritonsillar abscess [symptoma.com]

[…] with abscess formation between the capsule and the musculature of the tonsillar fossa; frequent complication of tonsillitis. peritonsillar abscess, n an infection of tissue [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

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Furunculosis

formation extending through the dermis into the subcutaneous layers. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

formation with difficult healing and cellulitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

One of the most common bacterial infections of the skin and soft tissue is furunculosis (boil), an inflammatory nodule that involves the hair follicle, with small abscess [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Intraperitoneal Abscess in the Right Lower Quadrant

Seprafilm increasing postoperative abscess formation after surgery for acute peritonitis appears to be growing. [clinicalgate.com]

Anorectal abscess The anus and rectum (which form the back passage) are other common sites of abscess formation worth separate mention. [myvmc.com]

Almost all prove to be clinically innocuous but the rare instances of later intraabdominal abscess formation deserve recognition and reporting. [link.springer.com]

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Mastitis

In cases of mastitis with abscess formation, there is a characteristic appearance, with a central very soft area (abscess cavity) and a very stiff outer rim (edema and inflammation [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In contrast, antepartum mastitis is an uncommon condition, and if not treated adequately, it may be complicated by the formation of a breast abscess. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

One small trial (n 25) compared amoxicillin with cephradine and found no significant difference between the two antibiotics in terms of symptom relief and abscess formation [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Abscess of Salivary Gland

formation, gland excision in cases of recurrent acute sialadenitis) Salivary calculi - Medical management (hydration, compression and massage, antibiotics for the infected [emedicine.medscape.com]

[…] to admit Patient with a tender mass in the parotid or submandibular region that has not resolved with a one-week course of oral antibiotics Spreading overlying cellulitis Abscess [entsho.com]

It is also (rarely) associated with sialectasia and recurrent sialadenitis. [ 2 ] Abscess formation with spread to the other deep neck spaces of the neck is the most concerning [patient.info]

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Pericholecystic Abscess

Abstract Pericholecystic abscess formation is a serious complication of cholecystitis that develops after gallbladder perforation and is usually associated with acute inflammatory [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

“ About 3 to 19% of acute cholecystitis are complicated with an abscess formation. Normally it's presented as small fluid collections near/adjacent ...” [radiopaedia.org]

Case Discussion About 3 to 19% of acute cholecystitis are complicated with an abscess formation. [radiopaedia.org]

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Abdominal Visceral Abscess

This may rapidly progress resulting in cavitation or pulmonary abscess formation 6. [radiopaedia.org]

Anorectal abscess The anus and rectum (which form the back passage) are other common sites of abscess formation worth separate mention. [healthengine.com.au]

In addition, infections in the bones of the spine ( osteomyelitis ) can cause psoas abscesses. [myvmc.com]

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Popliteal Cyst

Daniel Fritschy Jean Fasel Jean-Claude Imbert Stefano Bianchi René Verdonk Carl Joachim Wirth Knee First Online: 14 December 2005 1.6k Downloads 52 Citations Abstract A popliteal cyst, originally called Baker’s cyst, is a synovial fluid-filled mass located in the popliteal fossa. The most common synovial popliteal cyst is[…] [oadoi.org]

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Ischiorectal Abscess

Benassi G, Marconi L, Accorsi F, Angeloni M, Benassi L (2007) Abscess formation at the ischiorectal fossa 7 months after the application of a synthetic transobturator sling [link.springer.com]

The incidence of abscess formation appears to be higher in spring and summer. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Babalola EO, Famuyide AO, McGuire LJ, Gebhart JB, Klingele CJ (2006) Vaginal erosion, sinus formation, and ischiorectal abscess following transobturator tape: ObTape implantation [link.springer.com]

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Breast Abscess

Salmonella spp. is occasionally associated with abscess formation in various organs, but breast abscess is a very rare complication. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

It is likely that the pathogenesis of infection in this mother-infant pair was circular, and that either early abscess formation during the mother's first clinical infection [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Both infections displayed chronicity and abscess formation. In the first case, the infection was refractory to recurrent aspirations and initial antibiotic therapy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Diverticulitis

RESULTS: From 6,641,672 persons, 3148 patients were identified with acute diverticulitis with abscess formation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Here, we present a case of duodenal diverticulitis accompanied by abscess formation that was treated successfully with an endoscopic nasobiliary drainage catheter. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Early changes of local inflammatory phlegmon may later progress to abscess formation and generalized peritonitis. [radiopaedia.org]

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Omental Abscess

Abstract The CT findings of two patients with left-sided omental infarction associated with acute inflammation and abscess formation are described and illustrated. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

(answer b), which is the combined right subhepatic (answer d) and the hepatorenal spaces (answer e), may be the seat of abscess formation related to gallbladder disease or [proprofs.com]

formation are described and illustrated. [journals.lww.com]

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Testicular Abscess

The case of a 36-year-old man with epididymo-orchitis followed by testicular abscess formation 4 weeks later due to Salmonella berta is reported, and the literature on orchitis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The images were correlated with testicular anatomy and the pathological findings of abscess formation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Orchiectomy was performed, and intratesticular abscess formations were confirmed macroscopically and microscopically. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Subphrenic Abscess

Extrahepatic abscess formation is a rare complication of TAE, and, to our knowledge, only three cases of subphrenic abscess have been reported in the English literature. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Peritonitis and intra-abdominal abscess formation should be remembered as a rare cause of delayed recovery from lobar pneumonia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The potential for abscess formation within the liver should be considered in the choice of access route for percutaneous drainage of retroabdominal abscesses. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Tubo-Ovarian Abscess

This case raises the possibility of BV ascension to the upper genital tract predisposing to abscess formation in endometriomas. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Severe PID including tubo-ovarian abscess formation should be considered a potential complication after ET, even without transvaginal oocyte aspiration. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Known potential complications of untreated or delayed management of acute appendicitis include appendiceal perforation, periappendiceal abscess formation, peritonitis, bowel [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Lung Abscess

Seven days after transbronchial lung biopsy, he presented with an abscess formation in a lung mass. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A lung abscess is a purulent cavity located in the pulmonary parenchyma that is delimited to surrounding tissue by a capsule built up in the course of abscess formation. [symptoma.com]

This results in aspiration pneumonitis and progression to tissue necrosis 7-14 days later, resulting in formation of lung abscess. [emedicine.com]

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Pyomyositis

Multifocal pyomyositis is a rare inflammatory myopathy caused by bacterial infection and abscess formation in multiple skeletal muscles. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract Primary or tropical pyomyositis is a subacute infection of the skeletal muscle complicated by abscess formation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract Tropical pyomyositis is a bacterial infection of the skeletal muscles leading to abscess formation, occurring in the tropical areas, often following minor trauma. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Omental Infarction

The CT findings of two patients with left-sided omental infarction associated with acute inflammation and abscess formation are described and illustrated. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

formation – 1 case intestinal obstruction from adhesions Docsity.com Treatment of Omental Infarction • Observation • NSAIDS • No need for antibiotics • Rarely abscess Docsity.com [docsity.com]

Occasionally complications such as abscess formation occur which require surgery or radiological drainage. [radiopaedia.org]

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