Anus and anal canal

Question 1

A tear or open sore that develops in the lining of the anal canal

Answer 1

Fissure

Question 2

A small channel that can develop between the end of the bowel and the skin near the anus

Answer 2

Fistulae

Question 3

A collection of pus which develops near the anus. Most are a result of infection from small anal glands

Answer 3

Abscess

Question 4

Dilatation of internal venus plexus. Presents with rectal bleeding with streaks of blood on the outside of the turdlettes. May prolapse through the anal verge and undergo thrombosis and inflammation whereupon they become painful

Answer 4

Haemorrhoids

Question 5

Cancer found in distal one third of anal canal

Answer 5

Squamous cell carcinoma

Question 6

Cancer in the translational zone of anal canal

Answer 6

Basaloid carcinoma

Question 7

Cancer arising from proximal section of anal canal

Answer 7

Adenocarcinoma

Question 8

The anus and anal canal are a rare site for which cancerous condition

Answer 8

Malignant melanoma