Intrasphincteric abscess

Description

A condition of the intrasphincteric space, caused by an infection with a bacterial, viral, or fungal source. This condition is characterised by a focal accumulation of purulent material between the internal and external anal sphincter. Confirmation is commonly by ultrasonography or advanced imaging.

Index terms

Intrasphincteric abscess
intermuscular anorectal abscess
submucous anorectal 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

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

Foundation entity

Intrasphincteric abscess – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1665352029

Allowed postcoordination axes

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