Suggest Treatment For Growth Of Skin From The Anal Sphincter

Posted on Sun, 23 Nov 2014

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Question : I have a growth of skin from the anal sphincter. it is completely painless. have had for about 2 years and has gotten slowly larger. no bleeding no pain ever. im thinking skin tag

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possibility of either skin tag or Sentinel pile

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms

From the description given its is likely to be either

1. Skin tag

2. Sentinel pile : It is not related to pile in general. It is excessive growth of skin seen at site of previous anal fissure

Exact diagnosis will however depend on clinical examination. Providing a clinical photograph will be helpful for arriving at definite cause .

Awaiting your response

Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (54 minutes later)

Thanks. here is a photo

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It is Sentinel pile

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms

It is Sentinel pile. As you are having no other symptoms like pain while passing stools, no further intervention is required. It is better left alone.

Wishing you a very happy and healthy life.

Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (10 minutes later)

there is no way to get rid of it?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Surgical excision is required

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear Ms

Surgical excision is option if you want to get rid of it. It is better left alone.

Take care

Regards
Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T