DB70.00

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Anal abscess

Description

A condition of the anus, caused by an infection with a bacterial, viral, or fungal source. This condition is characterised by a focal accumulation of purulent material in the perianal crypts or glands. This condition may present with pain and swelling in the perianal region, or fever. Confirmation is commonly by rectal examination.

Index terms

  • Anal abscess
  • Perianal abscess
  • anus abscess
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  • marginal anus abscess
  • Anal cellulitis

Inclusions

  • Perianal abscess

Excludes

  • 1B70.1 – Streptococcal cellulitis of skin
  • 1B70.2 – Staphylococcal cellulitis of skin
  • DB70.02 – Intrasphincteric abscess

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

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

Foundation entity

Anal abscess – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1677754934

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: DB70.0: Abscess of anal region › DB70: Infections of the anal region › 13: Diseases of the digestive system