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Intracranial abscess

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

A condition of the cranial cavity, caused by an infection with a bacterial, viral, or fungal source. This condition is characterised by a focal accumulation of purulent material within the cranial cavity. This condition may present with fever, headache, and focal neurological deficits.

sections/codes in this section (1D03.3-1D03.3)

• Deep cerebral hemispheric abscess  (1D03.30)
• Abscess of the corpus callosum  (1D03.31)
• Pituitary abscess  (1D03.32)
• Multiple or widespread intracranial abscess  (1D03.33)
• Other specified intracranial abscess  (1D03.3Y)
• Intracranial abscess, unspecified  (1D03.3Z)

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