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pilonidal fistula

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pilonidal fistula,
an abnormal channel containing a tuft of hair, situated most frequently over or close to the tip of the coccyx but also occurring in other regions of the body. Treatment is surgical. Also called pilonidal sinus.

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Q. What is pilonidal cyst?

A. A pilonidal cyst, also referred as sacrococcygeal fistula, is a blanket term for any type of skin infection near the tailbone. The condition is also referred as pilonidal sinus disease. It is usually painful. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilonidal_cyst
This is a good site also:
http://www.pilonidal.org/whatitis.htm
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