Image Based Question-67030

Identify the Abdominal condition shown in photograph

A. Rectal polyp

B. Rectal prolapse

C. Rectal carcinoma

D. Normal rectum

Correct Answer » B Explanation

Rectal prolapse

Rectal prolapse often used to mean complete rectal prolapse (external rectal prolapse), where the rectal walls have prolapsed to a degree where they protrude out the anus and are visible outside the body.

However, most researchers agree that there are 3 to 5 different types of rectal prolapse, depending on if the prolapsed section is visible externally, and if the full or only partial thickness of the rectal wall is involved