Differential diagnosis
anal canal duplication
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Anus
Adj. anal - Anal canal
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perianal sinus
14 March 2005 -
fistula-in-ano abscess
14 March 2005 -
anal canal duplication
14 March 2005ACD, anal duplication
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anus
14 March 2005Adj. anal - Anal canal WKP PO
Definition: The anal canal extends from the anorectal junction to the anal margin.
The dentate line marks the junction between squamous and mucosal epithelium in the anal canal. Immediately above the dentate line there is a zone of transitional epithelium. Below the dentate line, the canal is lined by non-keratinising squamous epithelium, which merges with the perianal skin.
The anal margin is the pigmented skin immediately surrounding the anal orifice. (...) -
anorectal agenesis
19 October 2004anorectal atresia
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anal malformations
19 October 2004anal defects
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rectovesical fistula
3 September 2004Associations
anorectal agenesis (80%)
Case records
Case 10298
Case 10645: Caudal regression syndrome with lumbosacral agenesis
See also
anorectal malformations
digestive malformations -
anorectal malformations
3 September 2004anorectal anomalies
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anal imperforation
31 August 2004imperforate anus, anal atresia