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They are the same thing.
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∙ 14y agoThese terms are synonymous.
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What causes anal and rectal fistulas?
Anal and rectal fistulas are usually caused by an abscess.
What is miles surgery?
Miles surgery is performed primarily for rectal cancer or even anal carcinoma. especially rectal cancer of late stage or the one's located closer to the anus would .In this procedure the rectum and anus is resected, and a colostomy would act as a false anal opening.
Can Hemorrhoids lead to rectal cancer?
Cancer and hemorrhoids are completely two different terms. If proper care and treatment is not taken and hemorrhoids get worse then it can turn into gangrene. Both colorectal and anal cancer have symptoms which may cause them to be mistaken for far more benign diseases, like hemorrhoids. The biggest difference between the symptoms of hemorrhoids and those of colorectal cancer is that rectal bleeding from colorectal cancer will most likely be dark and/or already hardening while hemorrhoidal bleeding is usually bright red and very fresh. If you want to know more about the relation between Cancer and Hemorrhoids, you can read:
What is the difference between colon and anal cancer?
Anal cancer and colon cancer are not exactly the same thing. Colon cancer occurs in the colon, also known as the large intestine. It usually occurs as the result of malignant (cancer) degeneration of a precancerous lesion known as a polyp. Anal cancer occurs in the anal canal. A different type of cell lines the anal canal and thus, it is a different type of cancer. They metastasize (spread) differently and are treated in somewhat different ways depending on the cell type involved.
What is the ICD9 code for rectal or anal mass?
code for rectal or anal mass is 787.99 according to 2012 icd-9-cm
What is Rectal examination?
Rectal examination is performed by means of inserting a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum and palpating (feeling) for lumps
Icd-9 code anal polyp?
569.0 Anal and rectal polyp
What is a synonym for anal?
rectal compulsive nitpicking
How do you know if you have anal cancer?
There are no symptoms of rectal cancer that are specific to rectal cancer. However, signs that you may have rectal cancer include itching, bleeding, pain or the formation of a growth. Please note that these symptoms are also symptoms of less life threatening conditions.
What is tha difference between oral and anal?
Oral is by the mouth Anal is by the anus
What is a anal doctor called?
A proctologist is a doctor who specializes anal, rectal, and intestinal disorders.
What is the medical term meaning rectal tear?
anal fissure
