Cutaneous abscess natural history, complications and prognosis

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Abscess Main page

Patient Information

Overview

Causes

Classification

Anal Abscess
Appendicular Abscess
Brain Abscess
Breast Abscess
Colon Abscess
Cutaneous Abscess
Liver Abscess
Lung Abscess
Pancreatic Abscess
Retropharyngeal Abscess
Splenic Abscess
Tonsillar and Peritonsillar Abscess

Differential Diagnosis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Natural History

Complications

  • Spreading of the abscess material to adjacent or remote tissues
  • Extensive regional tissue death (gangrene)

Prognosis

Abscesses in most parts of the body rarely heal themselves, so prompt medical attention is indicated at the first suspicion of an abscess.

References

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