Pilonidal sinus (PNS) is a chronic inflammatory perianal disorder that rarely occurs outside sacrococcygeal region. The aim of this study is to report an extremely rare case of bilateral inframammary PNS with brief literature review.A 25-year-old female presented with a discharging sinuses in both inframammary region for two years. Examination showed multiple discharging sinuses with several centimeters of induration and tenderness. Under general anesthesia, complete excision of the sinuses with primary closure done. Histopathological examinations showed chronic foreign body granuloma surrounding hair shaft pictures consistent with PNS.Inframammary PNS has never been reported in the literature. As with intermammary PNS, in this case also it is associated with obesity and large breasts with tight brassieres. Diagnosis is usually clinical. In contrast to sacrococcygeal PNS, operation under general anesthesia is main treatment modality.Pilonidal sinus of inframammary region is an extremely rare condition. High index of suspicion is required for diagnosis. Excision with primary closure is the definitive therapy.
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