Gamuts

Fecal impaction

A fecal impaction is a solid, immobile bulk of feces that can develop in the rectum as a result of chronic constipation. A related term is fecal loading which refers to a large volume of stool in the rectum of any consistency. [Source: Wikipedia ]

May Cause
Intestinal obstruction in a child
Intestinal obstruction in an adult
Lower abdominal mass in a neonate or child
Pelvic mass in an infant or child
Residual intestinal barium
Solitary filling defect in colon
May Be Caused by
Hirschsprung disease
May Cause
Intestinal obstruction in a child
Intestinal obstruction in an adult
Lower abdominal mass in a neonate or child
Pelvic mass in an infant or child
Residual intestinal barium
Solitary filling defect in colon
May Be Caused by
Hirschsprung disease


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