Perianal fistula

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Anal pain and discharge.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
mri

There is an enhancing abcess (8 x 18 mm) in the right superficial perianal space, with a hyperenhancing thick-walled tract coursing superiorly 45 mm between internal and external anal sphincters (intersphincteric) to open into the anal canal at 11 o’clock orientation.

Case Discussion

Grade II low-type intersphincteric perianal fistula with associated 8 x 18 mm right perianal space abscess.

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