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Cancers of the anal canal and of the perianal region are rare. Diagnosis times are often delayed due to the polymorphic presentation of this disease.
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The rectum forms the last part of the digestive tract and occupies the lower part of the posterior pelvis. Its’ principal role consists of stocking fecal matter before evacuation via the anus. Diverse illnesses can be detected by a physical examination of the rectum, a colonoscopy, and/or a proctoscopy.
Conditions that can affect the rectum are:
Tumors (benign or malignant)
Proctitis, inflammation caused notably by radiotherapy
Hemorrhoidal pathologies
Ulcerations, such as hemorrhagic recto colitis or intestinal amebiasis
Rectal prolapse
Rectal cancer
Anal abscess in case of infection, with or without fistulae
Proceeded by the rectum, the anus constitutes the terminal orifice of the digestive tract. This part of the body is composed of an anal canal and several sphincters. Diverse afflictions can affect the anal region, including:
Hemorrhoidal thrombosis, formation of a clot in an external hemorrhoid
Anal fissures - a singular or several small tears of the mucous membrane of the anal canal
Internal or external hemorrhoids
Skin tags, stretching from the anus
Anal cancer
Condylomas - anogenital warts caused by STDs
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Fiche Conditions of the rectum and anus
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