The abscess of the psoas muscle is a condition rare and difficult to diagnose, with a generally non – specific clinical presentation and sometimes forgotten in daily practice, leading to delayed diagnosis. Description The psoas muscle, elongated and fusiform, has a retroperitoneal anatomical arrangement; Read more
It is a collection of pus and infected material in or on the skin. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Skin abscesses are quite common. They occur when an infection causes pus and infected material to collect on the skin . Skin abscesses can occur Read more
Etiology An inflammatory process inside the parotid gland, with or without the formation of an abscess , may be due to an obstruction of Stensen’s duct due to inflammation , esophageal foreign bodies , especially salivary stones, direct spread of an infection of neighboring structures, especially Read more
The axillary abscess is the swelling of one or more lymph nodes under the arm. Alternative names Axillary abscess; Tumor in the armpit; Lymphadenopathy localized in the armpit ; Axillary lymphadenopathy; Enlarged lymph nodes in the armpit ; Enlarged axillary lymph nodes. Causes Lumps in the armpits can have Read more
It is defined as a collection of pus in the area of the anus and rectum . Causes, incidence, and risk factors Common causes of anorectal abscess include: Blocked gland in the area. Infection of an anal fissure. Sexually transmitted infection. Deep rectal abscesses can be caused Read more
Abdominal abscess or intra- abdominal abscess are purulent collections formed in the peritoneal cavity and limited by adhesions of inflammatory cause between intestinal loops , mesentery , omentum , diaphragm and other abdominal viscera. Causes It can be caused by Read more
Fungal agents are opportunistic microorganisms that are installed in the uterus of mares almost always by gynecological maneuvers performed without the corresponding asepsis. The use of antibiotic drugs in prolonged treatment is also usually a predisposing factor . In general, Read more
The abortion by aspiration , also called IVE surgery, is a surgical intervenvión consisting suck the egg from inside the uterine cavity . This operation is performed under local or general anesthesia and only takes about 10 minutes. Before suctioning, Read more
It is defined as a persistent, abnormal and unwarranted fear of bathing . Etymology The word ablutophobia comes from the Latin Ablutere which means “to wash.” Ablutophobia Ablutophobia is defined as a persistent, abnormal and unjustified emotion of fear facing the situation of washing, bathing or cleaning. Until a few years Read more
Abiraterone acetate is the generic name for the chemotherapy drug Zytiga®. In some cases, healthcare professionals may use the brand name Zytiga® to refer to the generic name of the drug abiraterone acetate. Abiraterone is used in combination with prednisone to treat Read more
