Is histological examination necessary when excising a pilonidal cyst?
| Title | Is histological examination necessary when excising a pilonidal cyst? |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2015 |
| Authors | Parpoudi, S. N., Kyziridis D. S., Patridas D. Ch, Makrantonakis A. N., Iosifidis P., Mantzoros I. G., & Tsalis K. C. |
| Journal | Am J Case Rep |
| Volume | 16 |
| Pagination | 164-8 |
| Date Published | 2015 |
| ISSN | 1941-5923 |
| Keywords | Aged, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell, Delayed Diagnosis, Humans, Male, Pilonidal Sinus, Sacrococcygeal Region, Skin Neoplasms |
| Abstract | BACKGROUND: Pilonidal disease is a common inflammatory condition mostly affecting young males. Malignant degeneration of a pilonidal cyst is rare, with incidence estimated at 0.1%. The most common type is squamous cell carcinoma and the treatment of choice remains en block resection of the lesion.CASE REPORT: We present the case of a patient with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma arising in a pilonidal cyst, due to misdiagnosis of the disease during his first treatment.CONCLUSIONS: Detailed histological examination of all excised pilonidal cyst lesions is essential and any histological suspicion should prompt a wider excision. |
| DOI | 10.12659/AJCR.892843 |
| Alternate Journal | Am J Case Rep |
| PubMed ID | 25794794 |
| PubMed Central ID | PMC4370644 |
