Rectal Polyps
- Diseases of the Rectum and Anus
- Anal Sac Disease
- Perianal Fistula
- Perianal Tumors
- Perineal Hernia
- Rectal and Anorectal Strictures
- Rectal Neoplasms
- Rectal Polyps
- Rectal Prolapse
- Rectal Tears
Rectal adenomatous polyps are an infrequent, usually benign disease, primarily of small animals. The larger the polyp, the greater the potential for malignancy. Signs include tenesmus, hematochezia, and diarrhea. The polyp is usually palpable per rectum and bleeds easily with surface ulceration. Periodically, the polyp may prolapse through the anal orifice. Surgical excision is usually followed by rapid clinical recovery and lengthy survival time. New polyps may develop after surgery. A biopsy should always be submitted for histopathologic diagnosis.
- Diseases of the Rectum and Anus
- Anal Sac Disease
- Perianal Fistula
- Perianal Tumors
- Perineal Hernia
- Rectal and Anorectal Strictures
- Rectal Neoplasms
- Rectal Polyps
- Rectal Prolapse
- Rectal Tears
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In all animals, malassimilation refers to an impaired ability of the gastrointestinal tract to provide nutrients to the body because of maldigestion or malabsorption. Maldigestion occurs when food cannot be properly broken down within the intestinal lumen. Malabsorption occurs when nutrients fail to pass from the intestinal lumen into the blood. Which of the following diseases is most likely to result in maldigestion?