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Seroma

The term seroma refers to a pocket of liquid that may form in the body after a patient has undergone surgery. Seromas are not to be confused with a hematoma, which is a collection of red blood cells, or an abcess containing puss. Seromas can be caused by swelling that does not subside after surgery, and they can become quite large over a period of time. Patients with serious seromas in the body may have to visit the doctor repeatedly to have the liquid drained. In some cases where seromas are left untreated, hardened (or calcified) tissue can remain, causing discomfort in some individuals.