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Definition of Pilonidal cyst
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Pilonidal cyst: An abscess that occurs in the cleft between the buttocks at the base of the tailbone (coccyx). Pilonidal cysts are common in adolescence, often after long trips that involve sitting.
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