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Pilonidal Abscess Definition
Common names:
  • Abscess Pilonidal
  • Pilonidal Abscess
A person with pilonidal abscess has a collection of pus in a pilonidal cyst, due to a bacterial infection. A pilonidal cyst is collection of fluid under the skin between the buttocks. This usually causes redness, tenderness, and swelling in the upper buttock crease. Images
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Last Updated: Aug 10, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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