Prolapsed rectal sub-mucosal hematoma in pediatric case

Kiran Khandare, Pradnya Ghormode

PAMJ. 2020; 37:154. Published 13 Oct 2020 | doi:10.11604/pamj.2020.37.154.26149

A rectal sub-mucosal hematoma, imperfectly called a thrombosed external pile or external hemorrhoid, is a collection of blood within the skin around the anus, occurring due to a ruptured blood vessel within the sub-mucosa usually caused by some minor trauma such as hard stool or due to severe constipation. Present case is a six year old girl child came into view with large mass coming out from anus with red dark- purple collection, pain and discomfort. She was unable to walk or sit. On examination no significant history of trauma except constipation, there was no history of per rectal bleeding. Suddenly a swelling appeared after defecation. She was hospitalized for surgical excision. After hospitalization this swelling burst and reduced with discharge of clotted blood.
Corresponding author
Kiran Khandare, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College Hospital and Research Center, Salod (H), Wardha, Maharashtra, India (kbkhandare@gmail.com)


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