Approach to perianal problems Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 67-year-old man presents to the office after an episode of bleeding per rectum. He states that he has always had issues with constipation, and often strains to use the bathroom. He has tried Miralax in the past, but it has made his stools “too loose,” so he stopped using it. Yesterday, when he got up from the toilet, he noticed blood in the toilet bowl, which alarmed him. He did not experience dizziness or lightheadedness. In the office, he is hemodynamically stable and afebrile. External anal exam shows no masses or lesions. Labs are pending. Which of the following characteristics would be most consistent with this patient’s underlying condition?

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Painful	Palpable Mass	Drainage
No	No	Yes

Painful	Palpable Mass	Drainage
Yes	No	No

Painful	Palpable Mass	Drainage
Yes	Yes	Yes

Painful	Palpable Mass	Drainage
No	No	No

Painful	Palpable Mass	Drainage
Yes	Yes	No