Exam questionKROK 2Medicine ยท 2011
3 days ago a 29-year-old patient presented with pulsating pain in the region of rectum, fever, general weakness. Objectively: local tenderness in the anal region in the 6 o'clock position. Digital investigation of rectum revealed a painful infiltration reaching the pectinate line. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer options
- Acute prostatitis
- Rectum tumour
- Acute haemorrhoids
- Acute periproctitis
- Acute anal fissure
Correct answer
Acute periproctitis
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