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Squamous cell carcinoma arising from pilonidal sinus.

Mithilesh K Pandey¹, Puneet Gupta, Ajay K Khanna

¹Department of General Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, IndiaInstitute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India.

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Summary

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Pilonidal sinus, a sacrococcygeal condition, can rarely develop squamous cell carcinoma. This case highlights the importance of monitoring chronic pilonidal sinus for malignancy.

Keywords:

Cancer Natal cleft Sacrococcygeal region Sinus

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Oncology
Dermatology

Background:

Pilonidal sinus commonly affects the sacrococcygeal region.
Typical presentations include cellulitis, abscess, or sinus formation.

Observation:

This report details a rare instance of malignant transformation in a chronic pilonidal sinus.
The patient presented with a chronic pilonidal sinus that developed squamous cell carcinoma.

Findings:

Squamous cell carcinoma is a rare but serious complication of chronic pilonidal sinus.
The case underscores the potential for malignancy in long-standing pilonidal sinus disease.

Implications:

Increased vigilance and monitoring are crucial for patients with chronic pilonidal sinus.
Early detection of malignant changes in pilonidal sinus can improve patient outcomes.