Acute surgical diseases of the glandular organs
Across
- 2. – When does acute mastitis commonly occur in women?
- 3. – What chronic disease predisposes patients to recurrent carbuncles?
- 8. – What condition increases the risk of recurrent skin abscesses?
- 10. – What local sign of inflammation is present in all these infections?
- 11. – What symptom differentiates acute mastitis from simple breast engorgement?
- 12. – What is a common symptom of lymphadenitis?
- 14. – What is a key sign of inflammation in acute mastitis?
- 16. – What is the primary cause of a furuncle?
- 19. – What bacteria most commonly cause furuncles and carbuncles?
Down
- 1. – What surgical procedure may be needed for a large abscess?
- 4. – What procedure is necessary for a fluctuant abscess?
- 5. – What is the first-line treatment for bacterial lymphadenitis?
- 6. – How many hair follicles are involved in a carbuncle?
- 7. – What systemic symptom may accompany severe lymphadenitis?
- 9. – What is commonly found inside a furuncle?
- 12. – What treatment may be required for severe, non-responsive hidradenitis?
- 13. – What is a common site for hidradenitis suppurativa?
- 15. – What complication can arise if a carbuncle is left untreated?
- 17. – What serious complication can occur with an untreated carbuncle?
- 18. – What type of glands are primarily involved in hidradenitis?