Pruritus Ani

A Review on Pruritus Ani

“…Bacteriological examination will be required in cases of cystitis associated with pruritus vulvae. 6 In blood investigations, the Wassermann reaction will be necessary for suspected syphilitic lesions, and t-e Frei antigen test for the diagnosis of lymphogranuloma inguinale-an obscure venereal disorder more often seen abroad, but a not infrequent cause of pruritus in this country. Its main feature is chronic inflammation of the mucosa and periproctitis leading ultimately to stenosis and rectal stricture.…”

“…It is a common abnormality in cases of pruritus ani, and is termed pectenosis (Abel). 6 Weakness or paresis of the external sphincter, together with prolapsus recti, is a frequent cause of mucous discharge. Mucous colitis may be another cause, since it invariably extends to and affects the mucosa of the rectum.…”