A 30-year-old woman, in previously good health, is two weeks postpartum. She presents with acute painful defaecation associated with some fresh blood

Subject
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
System
Gastrointestinal & Nutrition

Kathryn

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A 30-year-old woman, in previously good health, is two weeks postpartum. She presents with acute painful defaecation associated with some fresh blood noted on the toilet paper. Which one of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
(A) Acute perianal abscess
(B) Acute anal fissure
(C) Anal fistula
(D) Carcinoma of rectum
(E) First-degree haemorrhoids
 
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