Abscess of anal region

Description

A condition of the anal and rectal region, caused by an infection with a bacterial, viral, or fungal source. This condition is characterised by a focal accumulation of purulent material in the anal or rectal region.

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

Child codes

DB70.00 – Anal abscess
DB70.01 – Anorectal abscess
DB70.02 – Intrasphincteric abscess
DB70.0Y – Other specified abscess of anal region
DB70.0Z – Abscess of anal region, unspecified

Foundation children elsewhere

DB36.11 – Ischiorectal abscess

Sibling codes

DB70.Y – Other specified infections of the anal region
DB70.Z – Infections of the anal region, unspecified

Foundation entity

Abscess of anal region – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/695549192

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: DB70: Infections of the anal region › 13: Diseases of the digestive system