scholarly journals Pilonidal Sinus of the Glans Penis Associated withActinomycesCase Reports and Review of Literature

2004 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 908-912 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shylashree Chikkamuniyappa ◽  
Jaime Furman ◽  
Rolf Sjuve Scott
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Pilonidal Sinus ◽  
Recurrent Infection ◽  
Epidermal Cyst ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Pilonidal Cyst ◽  
Sacrococcygeal Region ◽  
Younger Men

Pilonidal sinus is a well-recognized condition that occurs most commonly in the sacrococcygeal area of younger men. It is hypothesized to be an acquired chronic inflammation condition due mainly to hair trapped beneath the surface. A pilonidal sinus in the sacrococcygeal region is associated with recurrent infection, abscess formation, cellulitis, fistulae, and rarely, squamous cell carcinoma. A pilonidal sinus of the penis is a rare entity. The association of a penile pilonidal cyst and Actinomyces is even more uncommon with only three cases reported previously. Two cases of pilonidal sinus are reported in this paper. One of the cases was associated with actinomycosis. Pilonidal sinus of the penis should be considered in the clinical and pathological differential diagnosis and has to be distinguished from balanoposthitis, epidermal cyst, and carcinoma. The knowledge about possible association with actinomycosis is important to ensure early treatment.

scholarly journals Pilonidal Cyst of the Penis Mimicking Carcinoma

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Luigi Cormio ◽  
Francesca Sanguedolce ◽  
Paolo Massenio ◽  
Giuseppe Di Fino ◽  
Giuseppe Carrieri
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Pilonidal Sinus ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissue ◽  
Sinus Tract ◽  
Penile Carcinoma ◽  
Inflammatory Condition ◽  
Pilonidal Cyst ◽  
Chronic Inflammatory Condition

Pilonidal sinus is a long-standing chronic inflammatory condition consisting of a sinus tract from the skin-lined orifice extending into subcutaneous tissue, with hairs attached to the wall of the tract and projecting outside of the opening. Penile location is rare, and differential diagnosis with severe balanoposthitis, epidermal cysts, and neoplasms can be difficult. We report a rare case of pilonidal cyst located between coronal sulcus and prepuce which, due to its ulcerated aspect and absence of a tract with projecting hairs, simulated a penile carcinoma.

scholarly journals Sarcomatoid Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Conjunctiva: A Rare Entity and A Brief Review of Literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. C95-99
Author(s):  
Sahil Agrawal ◽  
Sujeeth Modaboyina ◽  
Seema Sen ◽  
Suman Kumari Meena ◽  
Saloni Gupta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Epithelial Membrane Antigen ◽  
Aerodigestive Tract ◽  
Bulbar Conjunctiva ◽  
Histopathologic Examination ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Review Of Literature

Sacrcomatoid variant of squamous cell carcinoma has been known to involve numerous tissues like an aerodigestive tract, skin. A reddish mass of the left bulbar conjunctiva, with intraocular extension on ultra-bio-microscopy (UBM) was present. Histopathologic examination showed the characteristic spindle-shaped cells in continuity with the overlying epithelium with positive immunostains for cytokeratin, epithelial membrane antigen and vimentin. The presence of such an entity in the conjunctiva is rare and here we report such a case, this being the 37th case to be documented in literature. We also give a brief review of literature.

scholarly journals Rare Type Cranial Postauricular Pilonidal Sinus: A Case Report and Brief Review of Literature

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebahattin Destek ◽  
Vahit Onur Gul ◽  
Serkan Ahioglu
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Pilonidal Sinus ◽  
Inflammatory Process ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Histological Findings ◽  
Rare Type ◽  
Chronic Inflammatory Process ◽  
Sacrococcygeal Region ◽  
History Of ◽  
Unusual Occurrence

A pilonidal sinus is a chronic inflammatory process, the etiology of which is still not fully elucidated. It frequently presents at the sacrococcygeal region (typical) and rarely at extrasacrococcygeal (atypical) locations, including the interdigital, axillary, inguinal, and umbilical regions, as well as the neck, face, and scalp. A 46-year-old man presented with a thirty-year history of a slowly growing nodule on the postauricular area of the scalp. The lesion was excised and diagnosed as a pilonidal sinus based on the clinical and histological findings. The purpose of this review is to report the unusual occurrence of a pilonidal sinus on the scalp and to review the literature regarding this particular location of occurrence.

scholarly journals Pilonidal sinus of the cheek: an extremely rare clinical entity—case report and brief review of the literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
B. N. Adhikari ◽  
S. Khatiwada ◽  
A. Bhattarai
Keyword(s):  
Pilonidal Sinus ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Suture Line ◽  
Interesting Case ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Complete Excision ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Sacrococcygeal Region ◽  
Rule Out

Abstract Background Pilonidal sinus is commonly seen at the sacrococcygeal region and few other sites, usually located at the midline, at areas where hairs collect or near protuberances or some adjacent rubbing surfaces. Its presence elsewhere is uncommon. We share an interesting case of a recurrent discharging sinus from the cheek bulge of a male which turned out to be a pilonidal sinus containing tuft of hairs on exploration and wide excision. Case presentation A 37 years old hirsute male presents to us with a non-healing discharging sinus at the bulge of the cheek. Exploration after a course of antibiotics showed 2 subcutaneous cavities with tuft of hairs. The area was excised along with a margin, thorough irrigation and curettage was done and the wound was closed primarily; a Z-plasty was incorporated in the central part to break the resultant suture line. Histopathological examination was done to confirm the diagnosis and rule out an off-midline dermoid cyst or an underlying/coexisting malignancy. Post-operative course was uneventful. The patient has been recurrence free for 1.5 years and is satisfied with the nature of the scar. Conclusions Pilonidal sinus of the cheek bulge is an extremely rare entity. Complete excision and clinical suspicion are important for cure of this nagging ailment, especially at unexpected areas.

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