Abscess

Collection of pus inclosed in a cavity formed by the ti ues in which it is found, or in one lined by a membrane which in old chronic varieties has acquired the property of secreting pus; may be the result of injuries which bruise the parts, or of disease or death of an organ or ti ues; when in an organ nece ary to life, such as the brain, they result fatally as a rule, and when the pus escapes into any of the cavities of the body or into a joint, serious inflammation is set up; cold absce es are those which form slowly, give rise to few symptoms and are hard to relieve. Treatment in all cases consists in the removal of the pus and measures to promote the growing together of the walls of the cavity and measures to build up general strength.