In which of the following conditions acquired (secondary) megacolon seen?
Correct Answer: Rectal malignancy
Description: Acquired megacolon - marked dilatation of the entire colon or its segment due to acquired causes(rectum and sigmoid colon are dilated). Normal ganglions are present in all levels. It is seen in children with faulty toilet training resulting in chronic bowel dilatation. Causes include: *Obstructive- tumours (rectal malignancy), post inflammatory strictures *Endocrine- myxoedema, cretinism *CNS disorders- spina bifida, paraplegia, parkinsonism *Psychogenic- emotional disturbances, psychiatric disorders *Chagas' disease d/t infection with Trypanosoma cruzi- acquired loss of ganglion cells Congenital absence of ganglion cells in the bowel wall results in congenital megacolon(Hirschsprung's disease). Fissure in ano causes anal sphincter spasm, but does not result in megacolon. Reference : page 580 Textbook of pathology Harshmohan 6th edition
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