perforating abscess

per·fo·rat·ing ab·scess

an abscess that breaks down tissue barriers to enter adjacent areas.

Synonym(s): gravitation abscess, hypostatic abscess, migrating abscess, wandering abscess

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perforating abscess

 An abscess in which hydrolytic enzymes–presumably from PMNs–continue to digest tissue on the surface, causing locoregional necrosis

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per·fo·rat·ing ab·scess

(pĕr'fŏr-āt-ing ab'ses)

An abscess that breaks down tissue barriers to enter adjacent areas.
Synonym(s): migrating abscess, wandering abscess.

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