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[Inflammatory cloacogenic polyp].

Roberto Calva-Rodríguez¹, Mario Alberto González-Palafox, María Eugenia Rivera-Domínguez

¹Facultad de Medicina, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla.

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Cloacogenic polyps, inflammatory lesions in the lower rectum, can affect young adults and infants. Prompt diagnosis via biopsy is crucial to differentiate these rare polyps from colorectal cancers.

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Gastroenterology
Pediatric Pathology

Background:

Cloacogenic polyps present as inflammatory lesions in the lower rectum and anal transition zone.
These polyps can prolapse due to internal anal sphincter malfunction, often resulting from chronic inflammation.
While more common in women aged 30-40, lesions occur across a wide age range, typically located above the anal verge.

Observation:

A 10-year-old female presented with a 3-month history of abdominal pain, vomiting, constipation, and diarrhea.
The patient's symptoms suggest a potential gastrointestinal issue requiring investigation.

Findings:

Cloacogenic polyps are rare, often affecting young adults but also seen in infants.
The lesions are sessile, 3-4 cm in diameter, and predominantly located on the anterior-lateral wall.
Histopathological analysis is essential for definitive diagnosis.

Implications:

The presence of cloacogenic polyps in infants necessitates their inclusion in differential diagnoses for rectal masses.
These lesions can be misdiagnosed as colorectal malignant tumors due to their characteristics.
Biopsy and histopathology are critical for all pediatric patients with rectal masses and hematochezia to determine lesion origin.