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Pimples on Fingers – Causes, Diseases, Pictures, Treatment

As with any part of the body, a number of different lesions can arise on the skin of the fingers. From dry peeling skin to red raised rashes an a host of other types of skin problems, sometimes pimples may appear on the fingers. It is important to understand what these lesions are, what disease it may indicate as well as >> Read More ...

Pilonidal Cyst (Abscess) Disease

What is pilonidal disease? Pilonidal disease is a a recurrent or persistent infection of the skin and underlying tissue at the top of the cleft of the buttocks (crease or “crack”). The infection leads to the formation of a cyst, abscess or long passages (sinus tracts). Due to its chronic nature in some people, >> Read More ...

Quinsy (Peritonsillar Abscess) Throat Tonsil Abscess

What is a quinsy? A quinsy is another term for a peritonsillar abscess (PTA). It is a collection of pus in the throat (pharynx) region specifically between the tonsil tissue and the capsule surrounding it. A quinsy progresses from a tonsillitis to cellulitis and eventually an abscess forms. It is a more common infection of >> Read More ...

Liver Abscess Causes, Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

What is a liver abscess? A liver abscess, also known as a hepatic abscess, is an accumulation of pus within the liver as a result of an infection. Overall liver abscesses are fairly rare and more frequently seen in developing nations. Most liver abscesses are caused by bacteria and amebic parasites (protozoa). However, >> Read More ...

Retroperitoneal Abscess and Psoas Muscle Abscess

The retroperitoneal space is the area outside the peritoneum at the back of the abdominal cavity. A retroperitoneal abscess is a collection of pus in this retroperitoneal space. It can develop due to spread of an infection from adjacent organs or an infection of the blood as is seen with other types of intra-abdominal >> Read More ...

Abscess in the Appendix – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

An appendicular abscess (abscess in the appendix) is a complication of acute appendicitis – invasion of the appendix of the large intestine by bacteria usually due to an obstruction. The appendix exists at the junction of the small and large intestine and is exposed to the movement of digested food, waste matter and >> Read More ...

Intra-Abdominal Abscess Diagnosis, Antibiotics, Drainage, Surgery

An abscess in the abdomen (intra-abdominal abscess) is diagnosed by correlating findings on imaging studies with the signs and symptoms present. Read more on symptoms of intra-abdominal abscesses. Other laboratory findings will further confirm the diagnosis. Laboratory Tests Blood tests may reveal : raised white blood cell >> Read More ...

Pus Around The Brain (Subdural Empyema) Causes and Symptoms

What is a subdural empyema? A subdural empyema is a collection of pus in the subdural space, the naturally occurring space between the dura and arachnoid mater (outer and middle meningeal layer). This is a consequence of an infection and often spreads from neighboring sites like the paranasal sinuses. Most cases occur >> Read More ...

Brain Abscess Location, Causes and Symptoms

An abscess may originate in multiple sites within the cranial cavity and therefore the term intracranial abscess more accurately describes it. Since the largest part of the brain, the cerebrum, is more commonly affected the term brain abscess is synonymous with cerebral abscess. An abscess may also occur in the cerebellum >> Read More ...

Causes and Symptoms of Intra-Abdominal Abscesses

An intra-abdominal abscess can develop from a wide variety of causes that lead to an infection of the peritoneal cavity (peritonitis) due to : Direct spread from abdominal organs Acute appendicitis Acute cholecystitis Pancreatitis Pancreatic cyst infection Perforation of abdominal organs Perforation of peptic ulcer >> Read More ...