"stage 1: solitary or multiple isolated abscess formation; no scarring or sinus tracts; resembling acne vulgaris"
"stage 2: recurrent abscesses, single or multiple widely separated lesions; sinus tract formation is present; this can restrict movement and incision and drainage may be required"
"stage 3: diffuse or broad involvement across a regional area with multiple interconnected sinus tracts and abscesses; fistulisation and scarring"
"Bartholin abscess"
Expected headings
"Clinical staging"
"PET"
"Up to 4% of the general population is affected to some degree by hidradenitis suppurativa (see Hurley stages below). There is a significant female preponderance."
"Anogenital disease may tract deeply into muscle, fascia and bowel potentially leading to a "labyrinth" of disease in advanced cases 7. Notably, perianal disease specifically may mimic other common conditions such as anal fistula, pilonidal disease, perianal abscess or Crohn disease 7."
"stage 2: recurrent abscesses, single or multiple widely separated lesions; sinus tract formation is present; this can restrict movement and incision and drainage may be required"
"stage 1: solitary or multiple isolated abscess formation; no scarring or sinus tracts; resembling acne vulgaris"
"stage 1: solitary or multiple isolated abscess formation; no scarring or sinus tracts; resembling acne vulgaris"
"stage 2: recurrent abscesses, single or multiple widely separated lesions; sinus tract formation is present; this can restrict movement and incision and drainage may be required"
"stage 2: recurrent abscesses, single or multiple widely separated lesions; sinus tract formation is present; this can restrict movement and incision and drainage may be required"
"stage 3: diffuse or broad involvement across a regional area with multiple interconnected sinus tracts and abscesses; fistulisation and scarring"
"Based on histological features, it is considered inflammatory and originating from the hair follicle; hence, the term 'acne inversa' is favoured by some experts. The exact aetiology is uncertain."