Question
Identify the Abdominal condition shown in photograph
A. Rectal polyp
B. Rectal prolapse
C. Rectal carcinoma
D. Normal rectum
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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