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A subcutaneous abscess is an abscess located in the subcutaneous tissue (also hypodermis). The abscess is formed due to a hypodermal infection by a bacterium, a fungus or a parasite. Typically, this kind of abscess needs drainage, usually for a minimum of 24 hours, by means of gauze packing or a Penrose drain.

Types

• neutrophilic abscess
• eosinophilic abscess
  • eosinophilic granulomatous abscess

References

1. Goroll, Allan H.; Mulley, Albert G. (1 January 2009). Primary Care Medicine: Office Evaluation and Management of the Adult Patient. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. p. 1334. ISBN 978-0-7817-7513-7.

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