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ArticleCureus2025

Pilonidal Sinus in the Cheek: A Report of a Rare Case.

Amer Al Ani, Mais Dawara, Riadh Bachir, Shahed A Dawara, Fawziya Al Rubaye

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Amer Al AniGeneral Surgery, Ajman University, Ajman, ARE.
Mais DawaraGeneral Surgery, Ajman University, Ajman, ARE.
Riadh BachirGeneral Surgery, Ajman University, Ajman, ARE.
Shahed A DawaraSurgery, Dubai Medical College, Dubai, ARE.
Fawziya Al RubayeHistopathology, Al-Bashir Teaching Hospital, Amman, JOR.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Pilonidal sinus (PNS) is a common inflammatory condition that predominantly affects males. It typically occurs beneath the skin of the sacrococcygeal region. We present a rare case of a 40-year-old patient with a painless, suppurating swelling on the cheek for two days, accompanied by itching. Under local anesthesia, incision and drainage were performed, as the patient declined excision. Medical advice was provided, and the patient was encouraged to follow up. The cheek is an extremely rare location for a PNS. Diagnosis can be challenging due to its unusual presentation. However, special care should be taken during surgical excision, as preserving the cosmetic appearance is a priority.

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case reportcheekpilonidal sinusrare locationunusual site

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PMID40255780
PMCPMC12007931

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