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Pilonidal Cyst

Health Encyclopedia: Pilonidal Dimple

Definition

Pilonidal dimple is a small pit or sinus in the sacral area at the very top of the crease between the buttocks.

Alternative Names

Sacral dimple

Considerations

The majority of pilonidal dimples are harmless, congenital anomalies that consist of a small depression or pit. There may be increased hairiness around the area.

The pilonidal dimple may also be a deep tract, rather than a shallow depression, leading to a sinus that may contain hair...

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