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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Anoscopy is mandatory to visualize internal hemorrhoids as they are not visible on inspection of the anal verge or palapable on performing digital rectal exam. | Anoscopy is mandatory to visualize internal hemorrhoids as they are not visible on inspection of the anal verge or palapable on performing [[Digital rectal examination|digital rectal exam]]. | ||
==Other Diagnostic Studies== | ==Other Diagnostic Studies== | ||
*Internal hemorrhoids can be viewed only using the anoscope or the flexible sigmoidoscope. | *Internal hemorrhoids can be viewed only using the anoscope or the flexible [[sigmoidoscope]]. | ||
*Hemorrhoids appear as bulging bluish mass above the dentate line. | *Hemorrhoids appear as bulging bluish mass above the dentate line. | ||
*If there is accompanying constitutional symptoms (e.g. weight loss) , colonoscopy should be done to exclude colon cancer. | *If there is accompanying constitutional symptoms (e.g. weight loss) , colonoscopy should be done to exclude colon cancer. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Younes M.B.B.CH [2]
Overview
Anoscopy is mandatory to visualize internal hemorrhoids as they are not visible on inspection of the anal verge or palapable on performing digital rectal exam.
Other Diagnostic Studies
- Internal hemorrhoids can be viewed only using the anoscope or the flexible sigmoidoscope.
- Hemorrhoids appear as bulging bluish mass above the dentate line.
- If there is accompanying constitutional symptoms (e.g. weight loss) , colonoscopy should be done to exclude colon cancer.
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