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    This case study highlights an epidural abscess mimicking a pilonidal sinus in a diabetic patient. Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention were crucial for successful treatment and recovery.

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    • Medical Case Reports
    • Surgical Pathology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Pilonidal sinus (PS) is a common condition, typically benign, affecting young men.
    • Undiagnosed diabetes mellitus (DM) can complicate surgical outcomes and infection risk.
    • Epidural abscesses (EA) are serious infections requiring urgent management.

    Observation:

    • A 33-year-old male with undiagnosed DM presented with fever and weakness post-PS surgery.
    • Imaging revealed an epidural abscess from T12 to the sacrococcygeal area, mimicking PS recurrence.
    • The patient underwent surgical drainage of the EA and received antimicrobial therapy.

    Findings:

    • The epidural abscess was successfully drained, resolving the patient's symptoms.
    • The patient experienced no signs of infection recurrence during a one-year follow-up.

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  • This case underscores the importance of considering rare differential diagnoses in complex presentations.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the potential for serious infections like EA to present atypically, mimicking common conditions such as PS.
    • Emphasizes the critical role of advanced imaging in diagnosing deep-seated infections, especially in immunocompromised patients (e.g., those with undiagnosed DM).
    • Suggests a need for heightened clinical suspicion for non-PS related pathologies in patients with persistent or worsening symptoms post-PS surgery, particularly those with underlying health conditions.