appendiceal abscess


ap·pen·dic·e·al ab·scess

an intraperitoneal abscess, usually in the right iliac fossa, resulting from extension of infection in acute appendicitis, especially with perforation of the appendix. Synonym(s): periappendiceal abscess

ap·pen·dic·e·al ab·scess

(ap'ĕn-dis'ē-ăl ab'ses) An intraperitoneal abscess, usually in the right iliac fossa, resulting from extension of infection in acute appendicitis, especially with perforation of the appendix.
Synonym(s): periappendiceal abscess.