N76: Other inflammation of vagina and vulva
N76.4: Abscess of vulva
The external female genital organs include the labia, the clitoris and the skin around the vagina.
A pus-filled cavity (abscess) forms due to an inflammation.
The affected part becomes swollen and painful if there is a buildup of pus.
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