Most pathognomic in pelvic abscess is:
Correct Answer: Mucopurulent Discharge
Description: (Mucopurulent discharge) (1263-65-Baily & Love 24th) (753-CSDT 12th) (996-B &L 25th)* Most common pathology for pelvic - abscess is - Anal gland infections* The most characteristic symptoms are diarrhea and the passage of mucus in the stool* A patients with fistula in ano may report a history of severe pain, blood purulent drainage associated with resolution of the pain and subsequent chronic mucopurulent discharge* Ano-rectal abscess* Usually produces a painful, throbbing swelling in the anal region patient often has swinging pyrexia.* Subdivided according to site into perianal (Most common) ischiorectal, submucous and pelvirectal.* Underlying conditions include fistula is ano (most comon) Crohn's disease, DM, Immunosuppression.* Treatment is drainage of pus in first instance, together with appropriate antibiotics.
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