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
DB70.02 — Intrasphincteric abscess

ICD-11 DB70.02 — Intrasphincteric abscess

A condition of the intrasphincteric space, caused by an infection with a bacterial, viral, or fungal source. This condition is characterised by a focal accumulation of purulent material between the internal and external anal sphincter. Confirmation is commonly by ultrasonography or advanced imaging.

The diagnosis includes nothing.

The diagnosis excludes nothing.

It has no clarifying diagnoses.