Condition
Fissure in Ano
Gastroenterology
Overview
A painful linear tear at the margin of the anus. It appears as a crack or slit in the mucous membrane of the anus and is very painful and difficult to heal.
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Quick facts about Fissure in Ano
- Topic type
- Condition
- Category
- Gastroenterology
- MeSH classification
- C06.405.469.860.101.430
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Source: Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. EuroCareFinder is not endorsed by the National Library of Medicine. MeSH version: 2026.