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Need help in understanding MRI analysis
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Received below analysis for MRI Fistulogram and need help in understanding if I need a surgery.
Analysis : Focal small abscess seen in left side of the gluteal cleft measuring 17 x 18 x 20 mm,
~ 3cc just below the coccyx with focal sinus track extending from skin to
subcutaneous region for maximum length 23 mm
The ischioanal and ischiorectal fossae appear normal bilaterally.
No evidence of fistula or abscess noted in the perianal region.
The anal canal appears normal.
The internal and external sphincters appear normal.
The levator ani muscle appears normal on both sides.
Urinary bladder and urethra are normal.
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Pilonidal sinus that is managed by surgical intervention.
Only excision or excision with flaps even minimal invasive techniques laser.
But the sinus is infected, that may or may not require incision and drainage under antibiotic cover.
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Visit a general surgeon
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Start antibiotics soon
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Looks like findings of PILONIDAL SINUS. plz consult to your surgeon for treatment. Needs surgery.
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