Doctors have told of their surprise after discovering a Portuguese woman they were examining had two anal canals. Faecal matter passes through the anal canal, which connects directly to the rectum - where waste is stored before it leaves the body. Medical literature states around 60 cases of anal canal duplication have been recorded across the world. Faecal matter passes through the anal canal, which connects directly to the rectum - where waste is stored before it leaves the body. Examination revealed the two orifices, and medical scans to help doctors identify the problem confirmed it was a duplication of the anal canal.

Source: Daily Mail February 14, 2018 15:11 UTC