Pilonidal cyst on the vault: case report
Pilonidal cysts and sinuses are described as dermoid cysts which contain follicles of hairs and sebaceous glands. They clinically present as a classic case of inflammation which comes with pain, local infection and redness. The origin of pilonidal disease remains controverse. There are many hypothesis as lack of hygiene on the affected area and a penetration and growth of a hair in the subcutaneus tissue caused by constant friction or direct trauma on the damaged area. The option for clinical treatment is very frequent. However, taking into consideration the incidence and the possibility of recidive, surgical treatment is presently recommended. Complications include cellulitis and abscess formation. Pilonidal cysts are mostly found on the sacral region. In the literature is found description of pilonidal cysts on the penis, interdigital region on the hands as well as on the cervical region. We present a case of pilonidal cyst located on the vault biparietal region, without malignant degeneration.
Main Authors: | BORGES,GUILHERME, MACIEL JR,JAYME ANTUNES, CARELLI,EDMUR FRANCO, ALVARENGA,MARCELO, CASTRO,RAFAEL DE, BONILHA,LEONARDO |
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Format: | Digital revista |
Language: | English |
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Academia Brasileira de Neurologia - ABNEURO
1999
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Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0004-282X1999000200017 |
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