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Absceso anorrectal - Overview

Nombres alternativos

Absceso anal; Absceso rectal; Absceso perirrectal; Absceso perianal; Absceso de glándulas anales; Absceso del ano y el recto

Definición:

Es una acumulación de pus en el área del ano y el recto.

Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo:

Las causas comunes del absceso anorrectal abarcan:

  • Glándula obstruida en el área
  • Infección de una fisura anal
  • Infección transmitida sexualmente

Los abscesos rectales profundos pueden ser causados por trastornos intestinales tales como enfermedad de Crohn.

Los siguientes factores aumentan el riesgo de un absceso anorrectal:

  • Sexo anal
  • Fármacos quimioterapéuticos para tratar el cáncer
  • Diabetes
  • Enfermedad intestinal inflamatoria (enfermedad de Crohn y colitis ulcerativa)
  • Uso de medicamentos como prednisona
  • Sistema inmunitario debilitado (como por ejemplo a raíz de VIH /SIDA)

Esta afección se puede presentar en bebés y niños pequeños que aún utilizan pañales y que tienen antecedentes de fisuras anales.

  • Reviewed last on: 9/10/2010
  • Shabir Bhimji, MD, PhD, Specializing in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Midland, TX. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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