Presentation
Diabetic male; right axillary swelling, pain and fever for 4 days.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Axillary abscess
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Irregular collection with mobile echoes is noted in subcutaneous plane (approximate Size - 40 x 33 x 31 mm - 22 cc). No enlarged nodes. There is no thrombosis of the axillary vessles and axillary vessels are 1 - 2 cm deep to abscess.
Case Discussion
The ultrasound findings are consistent of abscess formation in the subcutaneous plane of axilla.
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