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A tailbone cyst or sacrococcygeal cyst can develop at the level of the gluteal cleft. Often this does not bother you, but if the cyst begins to inflame, further action is necessary.

An groin rupture (inguinal hernia) is a protrusion of the peritoneum through the inguinal canal, sometimes into the scrotum. A thigh rupture (femoral hernia) is located slightly lower, in the femoral canal, and is more common in women. Thigh fractures are always operated on because of the increased risk of entrapment.

A scar rupture, also called an incisional hernia, occurs when the peritoneum bulges on the exact spot of a previous scar in the abdominal wall. This can occur in different places depending on previous surgeries. Some scar fractures are small while others can be very large and contain a lot of abdominal contents.

In an ingrown toenail, the skin around the nail is irritated or damaged by one or both corners of the nail growing into the skin. This can lead to inflammation and sometimes infection. Usually the problem occurs on the big toe.

A rupture of the upper abdomen (epigastric hernia) is a bulging of the peritoneum through an opening in the middle of the upper abdomen. This rupture often occurs spontaneously with no apparent cause. In an umbilical hernia, the peritoneum bulges through the umbilical opening. This is a common fracture that often causes few symptoms.

An anal fistula is a type of tunnel that forms between the last part of the intestine (anal canal) and the skin.