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Abscess

  1. A collection of pus in tissues, organs, or other parts of the body.

    Reference: American Cancer Society. Learn about Cancer. Cancer Glossary. Internet. Accessed on October 5, 2011. Available at http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/CancerGlossary/index

  2. An abscess can be a cause of pain, particularly in presence of enterocutaneous fistulae.
    Intraperitoneal extravasation of luminal contents can cause abscess.
    This may need CT-guided drainage or surgical drainage.

    Reference: McGee MF, Delaney CP. Stomas and fistulae. In: Declan Wash et al (Ed). Palliative Medicine. 2009. Elsevier. Philadelphia. Page 489