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Ulcer of anus

MedGen UID:
1679966
•Concept ID:
C4759657
•
Disease or Syndrome
Synonyms: Anal Ulcer; Anal Ulcers; Ulcer, Anal; Ulcers, Anal
SNOMED CT: Ulcer of anus (20928004); Anal ulcer (20928004)

Definition

A painful tear in the lining of the anal canal, often accompanied by bleeding on defecation. It is usually the result of a traumatic bowel movement or anal sexual penetration. [from NCI]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVUlcer of anus

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Management of Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissures.
Akinmoladun O, Oh W
Surg Clin North Am 2024 Jun;104(3):473-490. Epub 2023 Dec 9 doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2023.11.001. PMID: 38677814
The Evaluation and Office Management of Hemorrhoids for the Gastroenterologist.
Guttenplan M
Curr Gastroenterol Rep 2017 Jul;19(7):30. doi: 10.1007/s11894-017-0574-9. PMID: 28567655
Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Anorectal Abscess, Fistula-in-Ano, and Rectovaginal Fistula.
Vogel JD, Johnson EK, Morris AM, Paquette IM, Saclarides TJ, Feingold DL, Steele SR
Dis Colon Rectum 2016 Dec;59(12):1117-1133. doi: 10.1097/DCR.0000000000000733. PMID: 27824697

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