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All it means is a collection of serum, which is a "water like" fluid normally present in the body, particularily the blood.
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Could seroma be dangerous?
Could a small seroma in the abdomin be dangerous?
What is Seroma after vein removal in legs?
A seroma is a small fluid collection usually under an incision.
What is the difference between a seroma and a hematoma?
seroma: filled with clear serous fluid hematoma: filled with red blood cells
What is the difference between seroma and ceroma?
seroma is a tumor-like collection of serum, whereas ceroma is a tumor of degenerated tissue.
What complications can arise from having a seroma?
The most common complication that arises from having a seroma is the repeated visits required to have the seroma drained. You may also find your initial recovery period delayed or even more difficult than expected.
What is the difference between seroma versus hygroma?
A seroma is a mass or swelling caused by the localized accumulation of serum within a tissue or organ. A hygroma is a swelling in soft tissue located over a joint. Hygromas are usually caused by repeated injury.
What is the difference between seratoma and ceratoma?
They are the same thing and ceratoma and seratoma are simply common misspellings for seroma. A seroma can result when plasma leaks out of a small ruptured blood vessel. The result is a small pocket of fluid and this is common following surgical procedures.
What risks are associated with abdominoplasty?
bleeding wound infection delayed wound healing skin or fat necrosis (death) hematoma (collection of blood in a tissue) seroma (collection of serum in a tissue) seroma (collection of serum in a tissue) blood clots pulmonary embolism
What is the treatment for seroma?
cortistab upon aspiration can prevent or at least delay recurrence. An ear seroma that refilled weekly after aspiration, took seven weeks to reform after cortisone injection. If it doesn't resolve after 3 cortisone injections a referral to ENT is recommended for more effective intervention.
What are the possible complication of a vulvectomy?
The most common complication of vulvectomy is the development of a tumor-like collection of clear liquid (wound seroma)
What is a serouma?
Seroma is a clear pocket of serous fluid that can develop in the body after surgery (especially after a mastectomy.) Some women will need repeated visits to their doctors to have seroma fluid drained (aspiration.) Small blood vessel are ruptured (blood plasma) can seep out and cause inflammation caused by dying cells. Seromas can be sometimes caused by injury from a blow that starts to swell.
What does it mean if you have a lump on your belly button after having an umbilical hernia surgery?
It may be due to collection of fluid- seroma or pus if infected. It can also mean that the hernia has recurred again.
