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Abscess | |
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Classification and external resources | |
ICD-10 | L02 |
ICD-9 | 682.9, 324.1 |
MedlinePlus | 001353 |
MeSH | D000038 |
An abscess (Latin: abscessus) is pus that has built up within the tissue of the body. Signs and symptoms of abscesses include: redness, pain, warmth, and swelling. This swelling feels like it is filled with fluid if it is pressed. The area of redness is often bigger than the area of swelling.Carbuncles are an abscess in the hair follicles.