Perirectal abscess

Description

A condition of the perirectal region, caused by an infection with a bacterial, viral, or fungal source. This condition is characterised by focal accumulation of purulent material within the perirectal region. This condition may present with perirectal pain and swelling, fever, chills, or constipation. Confirmation is commonly by advanced imaging.

Index terms

Perirectal abscess
Perirectal cellulitis

Excludes

1B70.1 – Streptococcal cellulitis of skin
1B70.2 – Staphylococcal cellulitis of skin

Exclusions from above levels

01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
02 – Neoplasms
05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases

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06 – Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders
18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes

Sibling codes

DB36.11 – Ischiorectal abscess
DB36.12 – Rectal cellulitis

Foundation entity

Perirectal abscess – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/536359334

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: DB36.1: Rectal abscess › DB36: Certain infections of the large intestine › 13: Diseases of the digestive system