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Notice the outpouching along the margin of the stenosis on the conventional angiogram (arrow). Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Brain and Spine (Scott W. Atlas)
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outpouchings: outpouchings (English) Noun outpouchings Plural of outpouching
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What exactly is 'outpouching' of the rectum? I have some kind of tissue or mass around my anus - I don't like to touch it so I don't even really know - but I have read that when your rectum is 'outpouching' that it can be a sign that you have really damaged your anus or rectum. How do I know if I have this?
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There are two mostly likely causes of the finding that you report. The first, and most likely, is an external hemorrhoid. Hemorrhoids are veins of the anus and rectum that become dilated over time.
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