Suggest Treatment For Lump Under Perineum

Posted on Sat, 20 Dec 2014

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Sat, 20 Dec 2014 Answered on

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Question : lump under my perineum, it feels like a long hard capsule with a soft center. It burst throught the skin and is weeping. I have it for 2-3 years. Enlarges then pops then heals over.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It could be either Fistula in Anus or Perineal Abscess.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have a recurrent soft lump in perineal region since 2-3 years .

It is likely to be either Fistula in Anus or a recurrent perineal abscess.However it needs to get confirmed by clinical examination by a qualified General Surgeon and Radiological test called Fistulogram.

If confirmed you need to get it operated (Complete excision of fistulous tract).

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar