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Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome a Predisposing Factor for Pilonidal Sinus Disease?
Celil Ugurlu1, Murat Yildirim1, Özhan Özcan2
1Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat, Turkey.
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
|March 25, 2022
Summary
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a significantly higher incidence of pilonidal sinus disease. This case-control study found a 22.5% prevalence in PCOS patients versus 1.7% in controls, highlighting a potential link.
Area of Science:
- Medical research
- Dermatology
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) incidence may be elevated in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
- A clear understanding of the relationship between PCOS and PSD risk factors is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the prevalence and risk factors of pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) in women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
- To investigate potential correlations between PCOS and PSD development within a defined population.
Main Methods:
- A case-control study was conducted in a Turkish rural state hospital.
- The study included 40 female patients with PCOS (cases) and 120 female patients without PCOS (controls).
- Data collected included PSD prevalence, age, BMI, hygiene practices, daily sitting time, and family history of PSD.
Main Results:
- Pilonidal sinus was detected in 22.5% of PCOS patients, compared to 1.7% in the control group (p < 0.001).
- No significant differences were observed between groups regarding BMI, hygiene, or daily sitting time.
- Multivariate analysis identified a positive family history as a significant risk factor for PSD (p = 0.008).
Conclusions:
- The prevalence of pilonidal sinus disease is significantly higher in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
- While family history is a risk factor, other common factors like BMI and hygiene did not show group differences.
- Further research with larger, age-matched cohorts is warranted to confirm these findings and explore underlying mechanisms.
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