ICD-11 classes
13 Diseases of the digestive system
Diseases of anal canal
DB70 — Infections of the anal region
DB70.0 — Abscess of anal regions
DB70.00 — Anal abscess
ICD-11 DB70.00 — Anal abscess
A condition of the anus, caused by an infection with a bacterial, viral, or fungal source. This condition is characterised by a focal accumulation of purulent material in the perianal crypts or glands. This condition may present with pain and swelling in the perianal region, or fever. Confirmation is commonly by rectal examination.
It includes 1 item.
- Perianal abscess
It excludes 3 items.
- Intrasphincteric abscess (DB70.02)
- Streptococcal cellulitis of skin (1B70.1)
- Staphylococcal cellulitis of skin (1B70.2)
It has no clarifying diagnoses.