Abscess

An abscess is a collection of pus. It can be superficial on the skin or can occur in internal organs such as the kidneys, liver, brain, pancreas and lungs. It can usually be treated with medication or by surgical removal.

A brain abscess results from an infection in the brain. Swelling and inflammation develop in response to the infection. Infected brain cells, white blood cells and organisms collect in an area of the brain, a membrane forms and creates the abscess. While this immune response can protect the brain from the infection, an abscess may put pressure on delicate brain tissue.

A craniotomy is a surgical operation in which part of the skull is removed in order to access the brain.

What information should my client provide?

Your customer should complete the Skin - cysts, growths, lumps and tumours fast-track questionnaire

Likely acceptance terms

Life cover, specified illness cover
Generally normal rates after surgical removal and a full recovery with no complications.
For specified illness cover we may exclude benign brain tumour for history of brain abscess.

Income protection
Generally normal rates after surgical removal and a full recovery with no complications.
A history of a brain abscess may require individual consideration.

Hospital cash over, accident cover, contribution cover
Generally normal rates after surgical removal and a full recovery with no complications.

Please note that likely acceptance terms are indicative only and cases are subject to full underwriting.