Pilonidal disease Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 28-year-old man presents to the emergency department because of three days of worsening pain over the tailbone and the presence of a lump in that area. Sitting, walking, and stretching the skin over the area worsens the pain. He has noticed foul-smelling drainage on his underwear. Bowel movements are painless and non-bloody. The patient has no dysuria or urinary frequency. He has not had any recent falls or injuries. Past medical history is unremarkable. The patient drives a truck for work. Temperature is 39^oC (102.2 ^oF), pulse is 101/min, respirations are 20/min, and blood pressure is 130/80 mmHg. What findings are most likely to be present on physical examination?

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Tender purple mass in the perianal area

Ecchymosis over the coccyx

Longitudinal tear in the posterior midline of the anal mucosa

Tender prostate gland

Erythema and a tender fluctuant mass over the top of the natal cleft