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Cold abscess

2020-05-16 20:45:17
CT Scan revealed cold abscess on right axilla. There is large swelling and inflammation. FNAC suggests lipoma. What should be the correct treatment.
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In a cold abscess usually there wont be any inflammation...So its better u do an usg of axilla also and correlate t with the ct finding and simultaneously do an usg guided fnac...

Answered2020-05-26 05:31:36

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Get a  FNAC done and  it would require  surgical  excision
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visit a surgeon

Answered2020-05-18 08:27:38

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Need ultrasound guided FNAC

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