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seroma
This term is used exclusively within medical and surgical contexts to describe a specific type of fluid accumulation. It is distinct from a hematoma, which consists of blood, and an abscess, which contains pus and indicates infection. A seroma is typically sterile and occurs when the body's natural healing process produces excess interstitial fluid that cannot be reabsorbed by the lymphatic system.
In clinical practice, the term is often associated with post-operative recovery and the management of "dead space"—the void left after tissue has been removed or shifted during surgery. While often benign, its presence can complicate wound healing or create a site for potential secondary infection.
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Examples
The surgeon noticed a small seroma forming near the incision site.
I feel a strange lump under my skin, could this be a seroma?
A seroma often develops when a dead space is left after a mastectomy.
We need to aspirate the seroma to reduce the pressure and swelling.
The patient is recovering well, although a minor seroma is present.
It is just a seroma, so there is no need to worry about an infection.
The fluid in the seroma was clear and straw colored.
Compression garments are used to prevent the formation of a seroma.
Compression garments are used to prevent the formation of a seroma.