Anal polyp / Cryptitis
Definition:
The Linea Dentata is the zipper-like boundary layer between the
anal channel and the large intestine (rectum). In this area, there are
bag-like recesses which called anal crypts and small bumps, called anal
papils.
Both tissues can be inflammated.
Sometimes,
the anal crypts may fill with pus and lead to the so-called cryptitis. The
papils however can become larger and will be called of hypertrophic anal
papils or anal
polyps.
Causes:
- Chronic
rectum inflammation
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Obstruction of the crypts by stool
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Infections from other body parts
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Anal diseases like hemorrhoids or fissures
-
Injuries of the intestinal mucosa and anal skin
-
Inflamed
bowel diseases like Morbus Crohn or Colitis
Complaints:
Inflamed anal crypts are very sensitive to pressure and create
longlasting, dull pain after the defecation. Symptoms such bleeding,
discharge and itching can be seen.
Enlarged anal papils would not cause any complaints. If the
enlargement becomes excessive, pain and sense of pressure as well as
defecation urge is felt. In addtion, the feeling of an unfamiliar object
is present. Also discharge and itching may exists. Sometimes, the
internal closing muscle (sphincters) might be
contracted because of “unfamiliar object feeling” and leads to disturbances
in blood circulation.
These can then lead to the hemorrhoidal illness.
Treatment:
The cryptitis
must be treated, otherwise it can cause to abscesses and fistulas.
Generally, antiimflammatory ointments and suppositories are used. In the
case of unsuccessful treatment, the anal crypts must be surgically cleaned
by use of diod laser (laser sinus excision).
Enlarged anal
polyps could be treated only by operation. In our clinic they will be
removed by use of diod laser (laser polypectomy). Additionally, other
illnesses such as hemorrhoids or anal fissurs will be treated together.
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