Is this a fistula?

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It looks almost like a second anus but smaller and it doesnt lead anywhere. It is right above my anus. It does not hurt or pus or do anything. If it is a fistula can I just leave it because it doesn't bother me? Thanks.

fis路tu路la (f沫s'ch蓹-l蓹) Pronunciation Key
n. pl. fis路tu路las or fis路tu路lae (-l膿')
An abnormal duct or passage resulting from injury, disease, or a congenital disorder that connects an abscess, cavity, or hollow organ to the body surface or to another hollow organ.

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