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Soft tissue lesion of pelvic region

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Pilonidal Sinus

A pilonidal dimple is a small pit or hollow area(sinus) in the area at the very top of the crease between the buttocks(sacral area).Most pilonidal dimples are harmless pits of small depressions that are present from bir...

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Causes

No known cause

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Treatments

Keep pilonidal dimples clean and free of debris during regular bathing. Report any drainage of fluid from the dimple,...

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Risk Factors

Complications

Abscess

Prevention

Maintain Good Personal Hygiene

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Call your health care provider if you notice swelling, redness, drainage or tenderness around the pilonidal dimple.

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