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Subcutaneous abscess

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

IVDU. Right groin swollen and erythematous.

Patient Data

Age: 25
Gender: Male
ultrasound

Thickened and edematous tissues are seen in the right groin. There is a hypoechoic region with internal debris, without internal Doppler signal representing an abscess.

Case Discussion

Frank pus was drained on incision and drainage by the general surgeons. 

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