Pilonidal sinus (intergluteal)

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Intergluteal pain and discharge. Skin induration.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male

Sinus tract in the intergluteal region in subcutaneous fat plan with 24 mm length and 12 mm thickness

The tract transverse anteriorly and ends in subcutaneous fat planes of the left of the midline at the level of the second coccygeal vertebrae.

Mild surrounding inflammatory fat stranding

No secondary ramifications

No extension to the underlying spine.

Case Discussion

A classical example of a simple intergluteal cleft pilonidal sinus track. MRI allows visualization of tract anatomy also useful in assessment associated inflammation.

 

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