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Amanda Metcalf

    Postgraduate Medicine
    |December 12, 2017
    PubMed

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    Many anorectal symptoms are misdiagnosed as hemorrhoids. This review covers other common conditions, their characteristics, and treatment options, including those manageable in an office setting.

    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology and Colorectal Surgery

    Background:

    • Patients and physicians frequently attribute all anorectal symptoms to hemorrhoids.
    • This common assumption can lead to misdiagnosis of other prevalent anorectal conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To differentiate common anorectal conditions from hemorrhoids.
    • To outline diagnostic characteristics and treatment strategies for these conditions.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of identifying characteristics of anal fissure, perianal abscess, pruritus ani, and large condylomata acuminata.
    • Summary of treatment options, distinguishing between office-based procedures and those requiring more extensive surgery.

    Main Results:

    • Anal fissure, perianal abscess, pruritus ani, and large condylomata acuminata present with distinct symptoms causing significant discomfort.
    • Many of these conditions can be effectively managed with treatments performable during an office visit.

    Conclusions:

    • Accurate diagnosis of anorectal symptoms beyond hemorrhoids is crucial for effective patient management.
    • Office-based treatments are available for several common anorectal disorders, reserving extensive surgery for specific indications.

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