Recurrent re-infected sebaceous cyst of abdomen

What does "Recurrent re-infected sebaceous cyst of abdomen" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Recurrent re-infected sebaceous cyst of abdomen" refers to a condition where a type of skin lump filled with a fatty substance keeps coming back on the abdomen and gets infected again and again. This lump, known as a sebaceous cyst, is usually harmless but can become painful and problematic if it gets infected. The term "recurrent" means that the cyst has been treated or removed before, but it has returned. The term "re-infected" means that after treatment, the cyst has once again become infected.

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