Disease or Syndrome
subphrenic abscess
Subclass of:
Abdominal Abscess; Peritonitis
Definitions related to subphrenic abscess:
  • Accumulation of purulent EXUDATES beneath the DIAPHRAGM, also known as upper abdominal abscess. It is usually associated with PERITONITIS or postoperative infections.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • (subdiaphragmatic abscess) An abscess that is located in the anatomical space between the diaphragm and the liver and/or spleen.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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