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Extradural abscess, commonly associated with osteomyelitis, often arises from an adjacent focus of infection, such as sinusitis or a surgical procedure. When the process occurs in the spinal epidural space, it may causespinal cord compression and constitute a neurosurgical emergency.
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What is mild ventral extradural defect at the L3-L4?
There are ventral extradural impressions noted at c5/c6 and c6/c7 with effacementof ventral aspect of the cervical cord at c5/c6 and c6/c7.
What is a blind abscess?
A blind abscess is an abscess with no external opening.
What is a Bartholin abscess?
A Bartholin abscess is an abscess located in the Bartholin's gland.
What does extradural mean?
You have the meninges to cover the brain and spinal cord. Meninges composed of three layers. Outer most is tough and called as dura matter. Extradural means between the dura matter and the skull. Typically the middle meningeal artery brakes to give you that extradural hematoma. It is also called as epidural hematoma. The British spell it as haematoma. The US should spell it as hematoma, I guess.
What is the medical term meaning an abscess behind the tonsils?
An abscess behind the tonsils is a retrotonsillar abscess.
Can a hematoma become an abscess?
Yes, a hematoma can become an abscess. There are several types of hematoma, and a few possibilities as to what kind of abscess can develop. The type of hematoma and the circumstances that drive it to abscess will determine what kind of abscess.
What is an abscess?
A dental abscess, or tooth abscess, is an accumulation of pus that forms inside the teeth or gums. The abscess typically originates from a bacterial infection, often one that has accumulated in the soft pulp of the tooth. There are 3 types of dental abscess:Gingival abscess - the abscess is only in the gum tissue and does not affect the tooth or the periodontal ligament.Periodontal abscess - this abscess starts in the supporting bone tissue structures of the teeth.Periapical abscess - this abscess commences in the soft pulp of the tooth.Visit: Evista dosages online
Can a dental abscess be deadened with novocaine?
It depends. It depends on the location of the abscess, the size of the abscess, and the nature of the abscess. Frequently, a dentist will put a patient on a regimen of antibiotics and pain pills for a few days to bring the abscess down so the local anesthetic will be effective.
What is a cat abscess?
A cat abscess is the name for an infection that festers under the skin and breaks open. Most abscess's are from cat fights.
What sentence can you put the word abscess in?
you could say what "does abscess mean".
How long is a horse contageous after the abscess dries up?
An abscess is not contagious.
What is code for cranioplasty for a depressed skull fracture simple extradural for a patient with mild diabetes well controlled?
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