The Pathophysiology of Hemorrhoids
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Since doctors are not fully aware of the cause of hemorrhoids, it is somewhat natural for them to try diverse treatments and surgical procedures. Therefore, the cause of hemorrhoids should be clearly identified to prevent effectively and treat properly.
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Yang, H.K. (2014). The Pathophysiology of Hemorrhoids. In: Hemorrhoids. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-41798-6_3
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Presentation
Recent onset of anal pain with sense of swelling. No perianal discharge.
Patient Data
Swelling, edema and mild postcontrast enhancement of the left aspect of the anal canal with intramural serpiginous low signal intensity (signal void) on different pulse sequences without postcontrast enhancement. No perianal collection, sinus or fistula.
Case Discussion
The signal void structure at the left lateral wall of the anal canal represents an internal hemorrhoid that shows absent postcontrast enhancement denoting thrombosis.
Hemorrhoids are a common cause of anal pain. They represent vascular submucosal cushions located along three columns in the anal canal at the right anterior, right posterior and left lateral regions. Internal hemorrhoids are located above the dentate line.
Imaging is not recommended for hemorrhoid assessment unless an underlying cause of bleeding is suspected within the colon.
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