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  • Medical research
  • Surgical pathology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) is often preceded by an asymptomatic stage.
  • Intradermal hair triggers an inflammatory response in symptomatic PSD.
  • The nature of asymptomatic PSD (inflamed vs. 'virgin' sinus) requires investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if clinically asymptomatic pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) exhibits sub-clinical inflammation.
  • To compare the characteristics of asymptomatic PSD with symptomatic forms.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 1,731 patient records with primary PSD undergoing surgery.
  • Identification of patients with incidentally discovered, surgically resected asymptomatic PSD.
  • Histological examination of resected specimens to identify hair and inflammatory changes.

Main Results:

  • Hair was present in 64.6% of all PSD specimens, with similar rates across different PSD types.
  • Clinically asymptomatic PSD was identified in 55 patients (3.2%).
  • Inflammation was detected in 96.4% of asymptomatic PSD specimens, predominantly chronic inflammation.

Conclusions:

  • Incidental (asymptomatic) PSD is a sub-clinically inflamed condition with hair and chronic infection.
  • Prophylactic surgery for asymptomatic PSD does not appear to benefit patients compared to surgery for chronic PSD.
  • Observational management is likely sufficient for asymptomatic pilonidal sinus disease.