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Pilonidal cyst history and symptoms
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Pilonidal cysts are often very painful, and typically occur between the ages of 15 and 35. Although usually found near the coccyx, the condition can also affect the navel, armpit or genital region,[1] though these locations are much rarer.
Some people with a pilonidal cyst will be asymptomatic.[2]
References
References
- ↑ Rao, Amrith; Sharma, Mohit; Thyveetil, Mabel; Karim, Omer (December 2006). “Penis: An Unusual Site for Pilonidal Sinus”. International Urology and Nephrology. 38 (3–4): 607–608. doi:10.1007/s11255-005-4761-5.
|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ↑ Doerr, Steven. “Pilonidal Cyst”. eMedicineHealth. p. 1. Retrieved February 8, 2013.
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