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a cyst that often develops in the sacral region of the skin. PC may sometimes be recognized at birth by a depression sometimes by a hairy dimple in the midline of the back in the sacrococcygeal area. Usually these cysts do not cause any problems but occasionally a sinus or fistula develops in early adulthood that communicates with the skin, resulting in infection.
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Pilondial Cyst
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: a cavity or sinus containing hair in a dermoid cyst or the deepest layers of skin. In most instances the hair originates in another area and becomes lodged in the sinus.
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Pilondial Sinus
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abnormal opening between 2 organs or 1 organ and skin
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fistula
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give two examples of fistulas
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rectovaginal
rectoperineal |
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a protrusion of the mucous membrane of the lower part of the rectum through the anal orifice
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Rectal prolapse:
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: a varicosity (dilation of veins) in the lower rectum or anus caused by congestion in the veins of the hemorrhoidal plexus
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Hemorrhoid
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a circular band of muscle fibers that constricts a passage or closes a natural opening in the body, such as the hepatic sphincter in the muscular coat of the hepatic veins near their union with the superior vena cava and the external anal sphincter which closes the anus
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Sphincter control:
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an abnormal condition of the prostate particularly an enlargement of the gland resulting in obstructed urinary flow
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Prostatism:
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- a histologic diagnosis associated with nonmalignant, noninflammatory enlargement of the prostate, most common among men over 50. Can gradually progress and may lead to urethral obstruction and to interference with urine flow, urinary frequency, nocturia, dysuria, and UTI
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benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
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an inflammation of the prostate gland usually the result of infection. The patient complains of burning urinary frequency and urgency
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Prostatitis:
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