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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Paget's abscess | |||
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| field = [[Infectious disease]], [[Surgery]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Pain]], [[swelling]], [[redness]] | |||
| complications = [[Sepsis]], [[chronic osteomyelitis]] | |||
| onset = | |||
| duration = | |||
| causes = [[Bacterial infection]] | |||
| risks = [[Diabetes mellitus]], [[immunosuppression]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Clinical examination]], [[imaging studies]], [[culture (microbiology)|culture]] | |||
| differential = [[Cellulitis]], [[osteomyelitis]], [[abscess]] | |||
| prevention = | |||
| treatment = [[Antibiotics]], [[surgical drainage]] | |||
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'''Paget's abscess''' is a rare type of [[abscess]] that is associated with [[Paget's disease]]. It is characterized by the formation of a pus-filled cavity in the affected area, which can cause severe pain and discomfort. | '''Paget's abscess''' is a rare type of [[abscess]] that is associated with [[Paget's disease]]. It is characterized by the formation of a pus-filled cavity in the affected area, which can cause severe pain and discomfort. | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
The exact cause of Paget's abscess is not known. However, it is believed to be related to the abnormal bone remodeling that occurs in Paget's disease. This can lead to the formation of small, hollow spaces in the bone, which can become filled with pus if an infection occurs. | The exact cause of Paget's abscess is not known. However, it is believed to be related to the abnormal bone remodeling that occurs in Paget's disease. This can lead to the formation of small, hollow spaces in the bone, which can become filled with pus if an infection occurs. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
The main symptom of Paget's abscess is severe pain in the affected area. Other symptoms can include: | The main symptom of Paget's abscess is severe pain in the affected area. Other symptoms can include: | ||
* Swelling | * Swelling | ||
* Redness | * Redness | ||
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* Fever | * Fever | ||
* Chills | * Chills | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
Diagnosis of Paget's abscess can be challenging, as the symptoms can be similar to those of other conditions. However, a combination of physical examination, medical history, and imaging tests can help to confirm the diagnosis. | Diagnosis of Paget's abscess can be challenging, as the symptoms can be similar to those of other conditions. However, a combination of physical examination, medical history, and imaging tests can help to confirm the diagnosis. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for Paget's abscess typically involves a combination of antibiotics to treat the infection and pain management to relieve the symptoms. In some cases, surgery may be required to drain the abscess and remove any infected tissue. | Treatment for Paget's abscess typically involves a combination of antibiotics to treat the infection and pain management to relieve the symptoms. In some cases, surgery may be required to drain the abscess and remove any infected tissue. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Paget's disease]] | * [[Paget's disease]] | ||
* [[Abscess]] | * [[Abscess]] | ||
* [[Bone remodeling]] | * [[Bone remodeling]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
[[Category:Medical conditions]] | [[Category:Medical conditions]] | ||
[[Category:Infections]] | [[Category:Infections]] | ||
[[Category:Bone diseases]] | [[Category:Bone diseases]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:13, 4 April 2025
| Paget's abscess | |
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| Synonyms | |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Pain, swelling, redness |
| Complications | Sepsis, chronic osteomyelitis |
| Onset | |
| Duration | |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Bacterial infection |
| Risks | Diabetes mellitus, immunosuppression |
| Diagnosis | Clinical examination, imaging studies, culture |
| Differential diagnosis | Cellulitis, osteomyelitis, abscess |
| Prevention | |
| Treatment | Antibiotics, surgical drainage |
| Medication | |
| Prognosis | |
| Frequency | |
| Deaths | |
Paget's abscess is a rare type of abscess that is associated with Paget's disease. It is characterized by the formation of a pus-filled cavity in the affected area, which can cause severe pain and discomfort.
Causes[edit]
The exact cause of Paget's abscess is not known. However, it is believed to be related to the abnormal bone remodeling that occurs in Paget's disease. This can lead to the formation of small, hollow spaces in the bone, which can become filled with pus if an infection occurs.
Symptoms[edit]
The main symptom of Paget's abscess is severe pain in the affected area. Other symptoms can include:
- Swelling
- Redness
- Warmth
- Fever
- Chills
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of Paget's abscess can be challenging, as the symptoms can be similar to those of other conditions. However, a combination of physical examination, medical history, and imaging tests can help to confirm the diagnosis.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for Paget's abscess typically involves a combination of antibiotics to treat the infection and pain management to relieve the symptoms. In some cases, surgery may be required to drain the abscess and remove any infected tissue.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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