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What Does Small Abscess Along Anterior Wall Of Chest Mean?
well defined cystic collection is seen along side the anterior chest wall on right side. this collection measures 4,3cm.this is indenting liver. a smaller lateral subcutaneous is also associated.no lytic or aclerotic lesion is seen in the adjacent rib or sternum.mediastinal vascular anatomy is maintained.no hilar ir mediastinal adenopathy is seen reticulo-nodular infiltrates are observed in both lungs.small left pleural effusion is noted.impression- features are consistent with small abscess along the anterior chest wall on right side.no lytic or sclerotic lesion is seen in rib or sternum,evidence of pulmonary koch's.
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Fri, 24 Mar 2017
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
I have gone through the report you have mentioned.
You are having multiple chest wall abscess which are not connected to inner organs.
This is nothing but skin infection.
This is commonly seen with diabetes. So first of all rule out diabetes in your case.
Another cause is poor skin hygiene.
At present you can take broad spectrum antibiotic like amoxicillin +clavulinic acid for 7 days.
If abscesses ar resolving then nothing should be done. But if abscesses are same then you will need surgical removal of them.
Skin hygiene should be practiced any cost.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
I have gone through the report you have mentioned.
You are having multiple chest wall abscess which are not connected to inner organs.
This is nothing but skin infection.
This is commonly seen with diabetes. So first of all rule out diabetes in your case.
Another cause is poor skin hygiene.
At present you can take broad spectrum antibiotic like amoxicillin +clavulinic acid for 7 days.
If abscesses ar resolving then nothing should be done. But if abscesses are same then you will need surgical removal of them.
Skin hygiene should be practiced any cost.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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