Perianal Tailgut Cyst: An Unusual Presentation

A tailgut cyst (TGC) is a rare congenital lesion that occurs due to failure of involution of the distal hindgut, leading to the development of a mucus-secreting cyst. The clinical presentation is nonspecific, and often the diagnosis can be missed. We present the case of a 20-year-old female with a TGC in the perianal region. Surgical excision of the cyst was performed, followed by an uneventful recovery. The young age of our patient and the anatomical location of the TGC make our case a rare entity, highlighting the need for practicing surgeons to keep TGC as a differential in mind while examining masses in the perianal region.