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Revision as of 02:18, 24 August 2013

Clinical Summary[edit]

This 18-year-old black female felt well until one year before death, when she developed a persistent, progressive skin rash and weight loss. One month before death, draining abscesses appeared in the perirectal region. Biopsy showed actinomycosis. Despite treatment, the patient died.

Autopsy Findings[edit]

Autopsy revealed a large abscess around the cecum which had ruptured. The perirectal abscesses had originated from extensions of this pericecal abscess.

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An abscess is a collection of pus (white blood cells) within a cavity formed by disintegrated tissue.

An abscess is a collection of pus (white blood cells) within a cavity formed by disintegrated tissue.