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Pilonidal Abscess (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
You have a pilonidal cyst that has become infected near your tailbone, just above your buttocks. When infected it is called a pilonidal abscess. It usually results from ingrown hairs. (pilo means hair, nidal means collection) (English) Colour
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Catalogue Number:
254270Body Location:
- Skin, Hair, and Nails
Diagnosis and Therapy:
- Rehabilitation and Recovery
Disorders and Conditions:
- Bacterial Infections
Keywords:
- Infection,
- Buttocks,
- Swollen,
- Fever,
- Abscess,
- Cyst
Demographic:
- All
Program:
- Emergency
Format:
FactsheetRevision Date:
October 05, 2012References:
1. Excision of Pilonidal Sinus (and/or Abcess), Post-operative Discharge Instructions, Abbotsford Regional Hosp, Fraser Health #255612 2. Pilonidal Abcess (2007), Fraser Health 3. Pilonidal Cyst (June 2010), Mayo Clinic , accessed March 26, 2012 (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pilonidal-cyst/DS00747)Reproduction Rights:
Image used with permission from VCH FB.723.D73 Drainage or Removal of a Pilonidal Sinus (Jan 2011) given July 10, 2012 Stephanie Boll, Manager, CIBC Centre for Patients and Families, Patient Health Ed Materials (PHEM)Showing 1 of 1 for search: id:3044