Perianal disease occurring in the early stages of Crohn's disease typically progresses to
a. rectal prolapse. c. prostatic infections.
b. anal stricture. d. prostate cancer.
B
Anorectal involvement occurs in the majority of patients with Crohn's disease. Perianal disease can precede the onset of intestinal Crohn's disease by several years. Perianal disease can proceed to anal stricture and incontinence. Rectal prolapse is associated with poor tone of the pelvic musculature, and the protrusion of the rectal mucosa through the anal orifice. Prostatic infections and prostate cancer are not linked to Crohn's disease.
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