Abscess

An abscess is a pus filled pocket or blister within the skin that may be caused by a number of different reasons such as; a sebaceous gland or sweat gland becomes obstructed, a hair follicle or a group of hair follicles becomes inflamed, or minor breaks and punctures in the skin allow bacteria to invade causing redness, warmth, pain, inflammation, and pus formation. This disturbance of the skin is no stranger to history as there have been documented cases of abscesses from before the Roman era to the onset of the industrial age and through to the present. When an abscess becomes filled with infected pus the only solution is to drain the site of all infection and to clean the site with antimicrobial substances to ensure the infection does not recur. A simple…

Hair follicles, sweat and sebaceous glands of the vulval skin are common sites of infection and abscess formation. The contiguity of vulval fascial spaces with other anatomic compartments permits spread of infection from the vulva to the inner thigh, abdominal wall, or ischiorectal fossa.[1] The differential diagnosis of a vulval abscess includes infectious and non-infectious vulval lesions. Among the infectious causes, vulvovaginitis presents mostly as erythema and less likely as asuppurative…

A tooth abscess is an infection that is commonly caused by poor dental hygiene. If you allow plaque and bacteria to build up around your mouth, it can create a tooth abscess that can spread to your gums as well as other areas of your mouth. The site of the abscess will be filled with pus. This pus is a sign that your body is trying to fight off the infection. Therefore, a bacterial infection in this location will result in pain each time you chew, speak and more. As a result, the way to get rid…

main purpose is to provide sensation. How Do The Nerve and Pulp Become Damaged? Multiple dental procedures on the same tooth, a large filling, trauma to the face, deep decay or a chip or crack in a tooth can lead to damage to the nerve and pulp. Regardless of how the damage occurs, however, it is important to have the tooth fixed promptly. If not, the problem may spread. Why Root Canals Are Necessary Any time the pulp or nerve tissue of a tooth is damage, it begins to break down, leading…

Need to wear gloves, gown, and a face mask with shield. Used sterile technique when possible, although it is not necessary, to prevent further infection. Procedure: use 11 or 15 scalpel blade, hold the blade between the thumb and forefinger to make the initial entry directly into the abscess. The incision should be directly over the center of the cutaneous abscess, and along the long axis of the fluid collection with steady firm pressure. The flow of purulent drainage will begin to flow if the…

It is the most common type of anal abscess. During an infection, the immune system of the body responds by yielding dead white blood cells or pus at the inflamed area. It is excreted in the form of a whitish-yellow, yellow or yellow-brown liquid which is rich in protein. In the event that the inflamed area is near the anus, the accumulation of pus is called anal abscess. Perianal abscess, on the other hand, appears as a red, boil-like swell in the anal area. Aside from anal fissure, other…

In addition pulmonary amoebiasis can occur when the right lobe lesions penetrate to the diaphragm. Cerebral amoebiasis, cutaneous amoebiasis, amoebic pericarditis and splenic abscess are some of the other metastatic lesions caused by the E. histolytica. Pleuropulmonary amebiasis is one of the abundant complication in the amebic liver abscess. The abscess in right lobe rupture through the diaphragm to cause pleural effusion and atelectasis. Pericardial amebiasis is a complication that causes…

Radiographically this presents as a diffuse radiopaque lesion, which can occur around the apex of any tooth but is often visible around posterior mandibular teeth. This condition is known as condensing osteitis and is a variant of symptomatic apical periodontitis Lesions are generally asymptomatic, but depending on whether the cause is pulpitis or pulpal necrosis, there may be a response to vitality, percussion and palpation. Root canal treatment is indicated in these cases. Acute apical…

Choice “C” is the best answer. It is important to administer a luminal amebicidal agent to eradicate the intestinal carriage after the amebic liver abscess has been treated with tissue amebicides, such as albendazole. Failure to use luminal agents can lead to relapse of infection in approximately 10% of patients. Luminal agents with proven efficacy include diloxanide furoate, iodoquinol, and paromomycin. Diloxanide furoate is free of major adverse effects. The most common adverse effect is…

Conclusion: Patent processus vaginalis should always be kept in mind in evaluating patient with perforated appendicitis who develops acute scrotum, regardless the age of patients. We report a rare case of an adult patient who developed scrotal abscess as a complication of a perforated appendicitis. Keyword: patent processus vaginalis, perforated appendicitis, scrotal abscess, ultrasonography Background Patent processus vaginalis (PPV) may change the natural history of appendicitis, one of…