Proctalgia and constipation secondary to hypertrophic polyglucosan inclusion body myopathy of the internal anal sphincter: a case report

Proctalgia and constipation secondary to hypertrophic polyglucosan inclusion body myopathy of the internal anal sphincter: a case report

Abstract Background Hereditary polyglucosan inclusion body myopathy of the internal anal sphincter is a rare cause of proctalgia fugax and constipation. Treatment options are explored. Case presentation A 61 year-old Caucasian woman presented with an 18-year history of severe anal pain and constipat...

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Main Authors: Ioanna G Panagiotopoulou, Richard Miller, Michael P Powar, James Y H Chan, R Justin Davies
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Proctalgia
Hereditary internal anal sphincter myopathy
Polyglucosan inclusion bodies
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-018-1856-z

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