Discreet collection of pus
Aetiology
- Abscesses on a limb can occur from cellulitis, bursitis, penetrating wound or infected sebaceous cysts
Clinical presentation
- Defined and fluctuant swelling
- Erythema, pain
- History of trauma (e.g. bite, IVDU) or cellulitis
Management
- Surgical excision and drainage
- Rest, elevation, analgesia, splint
- Antibiotics
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