Author: Glossary
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Peritonsillitis
Inflammation of tissues around the tonsils.
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Traumatic peritonitis
Acute peritonitis due to injury or wound infection.
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Talc peritonitis
Peritonitis due to particles of talcum powder in the peritoneal cavity (e.g., postoperatively).
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Silent peritonitis
Peritonitis in which there are no signs or symptoms.
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Serous peritonitis
Peritonitis in which there is copious liquid exudation.
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Septic peritonitis
Peritonitis caused by a pyogenic bacterium.
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Pelvic peritonitis
Peritonitis involving the peritoneum of the pelvis, usually as a result of endometrial, tubal, or ovarian infections.
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Meconium peritonitis
Peritonitis in the newborn caused by perforation of the gastrointestinal tract in utero. It most often occurs in newborns with cystic fibrosis. Neonatal intestinal obstruction is also usually present.
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Localized peritonitis
Peritonitis confined to the area immediately surrounding an abscess, inflamed organ, or leak.
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Gas peritonitis
Peritonitis in which gas is present in the peritoneal cavity.