Axillary abscess

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Diabetic male; right axillary swelling, pain and fever for 4 days.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
ultrasound

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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