A pancreatic abscess is an area filled with pus within the pancreas. Causes Pancreatic abscesses develop in people who have: Pancreatic pseudocysts Severe pancreatitis that becomes infected Symptoms Symptoms include: Abdominal mass Abdominal pain Chills Fever Inability to eat Nausea and vomiting Exams and Tests Most people with pancreatic abscesses have had pancreatitis. However, the complication often takes […]
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An epidural abscess is a collection of pus (infected material) and germs between the outer covering of the brain and spinal cord and the bones of the skull or spine. The abscess causes swelling in the area. Causes Epidural abscess is a rare disorder caused by an infection in the area between the bones of the skull,
A brain abscess is a collection of pus, immune cells, and other material in the brain, usually from a bacterial or fungal infection. Causes Brain abscesses commonly occur when bacteria or fungi infect part of the brain. As a result, swelling and irritation (inflammation) develop. Infected brain cells, white blood cells, live and dead bacteria,
Bartholin abscess is the buildup of pus that forms a lump (swelling) in one of the Bartholin glands. These glands are found on each side of the vaginal opening. Causes A Bartholin abscess forms when a small opening (duct) from the gland gets blocked. Fluid in the gland builds up and may become infected. Fluid may build
An anorectal abscess is a collection of pus in the area of the anus and rectum. Causes Common causes of anorectal abscess include: Blocked glands in the anal area Infection of an anal fissure Sexually transmitted infection (STD) Trauma Deep rectal abscesses may be caused by intestinal disorders such as Crohn disease or diverticulitis. The following factors increase the
Amebic liver abscess is a collection of pus in the liver in response to an intestinal parasite called Entamoeba histolytica. Causes Amebic liver abscess is caused by Entamoeba histolytica. This parasite causes amebiasis, an intestinal infection that is also called amebic dysentery. After an infection has occurred, the parasite may be carried by the bloodstream from the intestines to
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Spinal cord abscess is the swelling and irritation (inflammation) and the collection of infected material (pus) and germs in or around the spinal cord. Causes A spinal cord abscess is caused by an infection inside the spine. An abscess of the spinal cord itself is very rare. A spinal abscess usually occurs as a complication
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Aspergillosis is an infection or allergic response due to the aspergillus fungus. Causes Aspergillosis is caused by a fungus called aspergillus. The fungus is often found growing on dead leaves, stored grain, compost piles, or in other decaying vegetation. It can also be found on marijuana leaves. Although most people are often exposed to aspergillus, infections caused
An aneurysm is an abnormal widening or ballooning of a portion of an artery due to weakness in the wall of the blood vessel. A thoracic aortic aneurysm occurs in the part of the body’s largest artery (the aorta) that passes through the chest. Causes The most common cause of a thoracic aortic aneurysm is the
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Aortic dissection is a serious condition in which there is a tear in the wall of the major artery carrying blood out of the heart (aorta). As the tear extends along the wall of the aorta, blood can flow in between the layers of the blood vessel wall (dissection). This can lead to aortic rupture
