Chest wall abscess

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Swelling in left lower chest wall on anterior aspect for 3 weeks.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
ultrasound

A lesion is noted surrounding the rib cartilage. No central vascularity. Perilesional vascularity is present. 

Case Discussion

Findings correlate with clinical diagnosis of abscess. Incision and drainage done - pus drained.

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