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Melissa A Mallary¹, Bansri S Patel², Victoria M Arredondo²

¹Emergency Medicine, A.T. Still University - School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, Mesa, USA.

|January 27, 2025

Summary

Rectal prolapse is uncommon in healthy children over four years old. This case highlights the importance of physical exams and investigating potential underlying causes in older children presenting with this condition.

Keywords:

colonoscopy gastroenterology general surgery pediatrics rectal mass rectal prolapse

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Area of Science:

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Colorectal Surgery

Background:

Rectal prolapse in children typically occurs without pre-existing conditions.
It is uncommon in children over the age of four without underlying etiologies.

Observation:

A previously healthy five-year-old female presented with a three-day history of constipation, hard stools, and painful defecation.
Physical examination revealed a rectal prolapse.

Findings:

The patient's presentation of rectal prolapse at age five, without prior health issues, is unusual.
Referral to pediatric gastroenterology was made due to the rarity of the condition in this demographic.

Implications:

This case underscores the critical role of physical examination in diagnosing rectal prolapse.
It emphasizes the necessity of investigating potential underlying neurological or musculoskeletal conditions in older children with rectal prolapse, as intervention may be required.