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Aspiración de lesión de piel - Overview

Definición:

Es la extracción de líquido de una lesión cutánea (úlcera).

Forma en que se realiza el examen:

Se inserta una aguja en una lesión o absceso de piel que puede contener líquido o pus. El líquido se puede examinar bajo el microscopio o se puede colocar en un plato especial de laboratorio (llamado medio de cultivo), donde se observa para ver si hay proliferación de microorganismos.

Preparación para el examen:

No se necesita preparación especial para este examen.

Lo que se siente durante el examen:

Si el absceso es profundo, el médico puede inyectar un medicamento anestésico en la piel antes de insertar la aguja.

Usted puede experimentar una sensación de pinchazo a medida que la aguja entra en la piel.

En muchos casos, la extracción del líquido disminuirá la presión dentro de la lesión cutánea irritada y aliviará el dolor.

Razones por las que se realiza el examen:

Este examen se utiliza para ayudar a determinar la causa de una lesión de la piel llena de líquido y se puede usar para diagnosticar infecciones cutáneas.

  • Reviewed last on: 10/10/2010
  • Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Butler KH. Incision and drainage. In: Roberts JR, Hedges JR, eds. Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2009:chap 37.

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