A pilonidal cyst is a pocket that forms around a hair follicle in the crease between the buttocks. The area may look like a small pit or pore in the skin that contains a dark spot or hair. Sometimes the cyst can become infected, and this is called a pilonidal abscess. Description An infected pilonidal cyst […]
Peritonsillar abscess is a collection of infected material in the area around the tonsils. Causes Peritonsillar abscess is a complication of tonsillitis. It is most often caused by a type of bacteria called group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus. Peritonsillar abscess most often occurs in older children, adolescents, and young adults. The condition is rare now that antibiotics
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Perirenal abscess is a pocket of pus around one or both kidneys. It is caused by an infection. Causes Most perirenal abscesses are caused by urinary tract infections that start in the bladder. They then spread to the kidney, and to the area around the kidney. Surgery in the urinary tract or reproductive system or a bloodstream infection can
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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