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Introduction
Pilonidal cyst occurs is near the tailbone or coccyx adjacent to the buttocks. It is a persistent infection and contains the hair follicle and skin debris. Later on an abscess may develop from the cyst known as Pilonidal abscess. The cyst might appear like a pimple. It makes the tailbone region painful and inflamed and the condition may remain asymptomatic and difficult to diagnose for a long duration.
Once treated and cured, there is a great chance (close to 40%) that it may recur.
Alternative names
Pilonidal abscess
Pilonidal sinus
Epidemiology
Men are more vulnerable than women. The cyst is commonly found in younger males, whose age is in between 18-24 years.
There are approximately 25-30 cases noted per 100,000 populace.
Caucasians people show higher incidences of the condition. | |