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Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases > Skin Diseases > Cutaneous Fistula
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Pathological Conditions, Anatomical > Fistula > Cutaneous Fistula

Preferred term

Cutaneous Fistula  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • External Fistula
  • External Fistulas
  • Fistula, External
  • Fistulas, External
  • Fistula, Skin
  • Fistulas, Skin
  • Skin Fistula
  • Skin Fistulas

Note

  • fistula policy: Manual 23.19+; anal fistula (one opening on the cutaneous surface near the anus) is indexed as ANAL FISTULA see RECTAL FISTULA

Scope note

  • An abnormal passage or communication leading from an internal organ to the surface of the body.

History note

  • 94

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URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D017577

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