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Kosman Sadek Zikry, MD

Diagnosis

abscess

Body Site

perianal diaper area

Age

18 years

Pigmentation

dark

Organization

Color

red yellow

Morphology

plaqulous (plaque / nodule / tumor)

Pattern

asymmetric

Comments

An 18 year old boy developed a painful red nodule with purulent drainage in the left perianal area. A careful evaluation failed to reveal fistulae or sinus tracts. The abscess cleared with local care and oral antibiotics.

Description

tender red nodule with purulent drainage

Categories

infections and infestations abscess

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6/23/2002 13:04:37

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