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==Diagnosis==

===Clinical Signs===

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*Protrusion of an elongated, cylindrical mass from the anus. It is vital to differentiate a rectal prolapse from an ileocolic intussusception. This can be done by passing a probe adjacent to the anus. With rectal prolapse, the probe cannot be passed.

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Protrusion of an elongated, cylindrical mass from the anus. It is vital to differentiate a rectal prolapse from an ileocolic intussusception. This can be done by passing a probe adjacent to the anus. With rectal prolapse, the probe cannot be passed.

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===Laboratory Tests===

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