Abscess of anal region

Definition

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.

5 subordinate codes

• DB70.00Anal abscess
• DB70.01Anorectal abscess
• DB70.02Intrasphincteric abscess
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Infections of the anal region

• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified