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Pilonidal Cyst

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Pilonidal Cyst Definition

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Cyst Pilonidal
Pilonidal Cyst

A person with a pilonidal cyst has fluid-filled sac under the skin in the upper part of the buttock crease. If left untreated it may become infected and form a pilonidal abscess.

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Last Updated: Sep 11, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Pilonidal Cyst References:

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Gupta PJ. A randomized study between excision and marsupialization and radiofrequency sinus excision in sacro-coccygeal pilonidal disease. Curr Surg. 2004 May-Jun;61(3):307-12.
Landa N, Aller O, Landa-Gundin N, Torrontegui J, Azpiazu JL. Successful treatment of recurrent pilonidal sinus with laser epilation. Dermatol Surg. 2005 Jun;31(6):726-8.