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Perianal abscess

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Remittent fever. Pain in the anal region when sitting and during bowel movements.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
mri

MRI showed a multlocular confluent liquid mass in the left  perianal region and the ischiorectal fossa with restricted diffusion and massive perifocal inflammation.

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