# Successful Treatment of a Recurring Rectal Cloacogenic Polyp With Topical Steroids

## TL;DR

A 15-year-old boy with a recurring rectal cloacogenic polyp was successfully treated with topical steroids after other methods failed.

## Contribution

Demonstrates the successful use of topical steroids for treating a refractory cloacogenic polyp.

## Key findings

- Topical steroids effectively treated a recurring cloacogenic polyp in a 15-year-old male.
- Re-resection was avoided due to scar tissue, making steroids a viable alternative.
- The case highlights a non-surgical treatment option for refractory cloacogenic polyps.

## Abstract

Cloacogenic polyps (CPs) are considered benign lesions arising in the anorectal transition zone. Most, but not all, patients are symptomatic with hematochezia, constipation, or abdominal pain. Although considered benign, resection is recommended due to the possibility of malignant transformation. In the case of recurrent disease, re-resection is usually hampered by scar tissue. We present the case of a 15-year-old male patient with a refractory CP, eventually successfully treated with topical steroids.