Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Assessment of the Rectum and Anus

Assessment of the Rectum and Anus

Evaluating the rectum and anus plays a crucial role in conducting a thorough physical examination of the gastrointestinal system. Although it may be uncomfortable and often embarrassing for the patient, it holds immense diagnostic value, particularly in detecting gastrointestinal diseases and abnormalities. This guide will explain how to perform this assessment using inspection and palpation methods.
Rectal Inspection
Begin by inspecting the perianal and anal areas for color, texture, rashes,...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

SMARCA4 deficiency contributes to platinum resistance in non-small cell lung cancer by activating the NF-κB-BIRC2/BIRC3 signaling axis.

Journal of thoracic disease·2026

Same author

Staphylococcus aureus superantigens drive a concentration-dependent neutrophilic or eosinophilic pulmonary inflammation in mouse models of cystic fibrosis.

Journal of immunology (Baltimore, Md. : 1950)·2026

Same author

CT Radiomics to Predict Regenerative Biomarker Expression after Liver Venous Embolization: Proof-of-Concept in a Porcine Model.

Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR·2026

Same author

CT-to-FLAIR Style Transfer Improves Perilesional Edema Conspicuity in Brain Metastases.

AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology·2026

Same author

Helicobacter pylori infection and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: a prospective study and meta-analysis.

Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology·2026

Same author

Distinct mutational landscape and clonal evolution of POLE-mutated endometrial cancer: geographic variation and insights into multiple classifier status.

Journal of translational medicine·2026

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Nov 28, 2025

Rat Mesentery Exteriorization: A Model for Investigating the Cellular Dynamics Involved in Angiogenesis

Rat Mesentery Exteriorization: A Model for Investigating the Cellular Dynamics Involved in Angiogenesis

Published on: May 20, 2012

Cellular Angiofibroma Presenting as a Subepithelial Rectal Mass.

Jennifer Bloom¹, Eric Jordan², Vanessa M Baratta³

¹Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT.

ACG Case Reports Journal

|November 25, 2020

Summary

A rare cellular angiofibroma originating in the rectum was successfully excised in a 62-year-old man. This case highlights the importance of distinguishing this benign rectal tumor from other soft tissue neoplasms.

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Genetically Engineered Mouse Models and Pathological Characterization of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Associated Tumors

Author Spotlight: Genetically Engineered Mouse Models and Pathological Characterization of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Associated Tumors

Published on: May 17, 2024

Author Spotlight: Multiplex Immunofluorescence Combined with Spatial Image Analysis for the Clinical and Biological Assessment of the Tumor Microenvironment

Author Spotlight: Multiplex Immunofluorescence Combined with Spatial Image Analysis for the Clinical and Biological Assessment of the Tumor Microenvironment

Published on: June 2, 2023

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Nov 28, 2025

Rat Mesentery Exteriorization: A Model for Investigating the Cellular Dynamics Involved in Angiogenesis

Rat Mesentery Exteriorization: A Model for Investigating the Cellular Dynamics Involved in Angiogenesis

Published on: May 20, 2012

Author Spotlight: Genetically Engineered Mouse Models and Pathological Characterization of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Associated Tumors

Author Spotlight: Genetically Engineered Mouse Models and Pathological Characterization of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Associated Tumors

Published on: May 17, 2024

Author Spotlight: Multiplex Immunofluorescence Combined with Spatial Image Analysis for the Clinical and Biological Assessment of the Tumor Microenvironment

Author Spotlight: Multiplex Immunofluorescence Combined with Spatial Image Analysis for the Clinical and Biological Assessment of the Tumor Microenvironment

Published on: June 2, 2023

Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Surgical Pathology
Oncology

Background:

Cellular angiofibroma is a rare benign soft tissue tumor typically found in the genital region.
Subepithelial rectal tumors encompass a diverse group of neoplasms with varying clinical behaviors.
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate patient management and prognosis.

Observation:

A 62-year-old male presented with a rare case of cellular angiofibroma originating in the rectum.
The patient had a normal colonoscopy two years prior to the current presentation.
This represents the first reported case of a rectal cellular angiofibroma in the medical literature.

Findings:

The rectal cellular angiofibroma was successfully treated with transanal excision.
The surgical procedure achieved clear margins with no postoperative complications.
Histopathological confirmation was essential for differentiating this lesion from other rectal tumors.

Implications:

This case underscores the need for precise differentiation between cellular angiofibroma and other subepithelial rectal tumors.
Accurate diagnosis influences treatment strategies, ranging from conservative management to aggressive surgical intervention.
Awareness of this rare entity aids clinicians in managing patients with unexplained rectal masses.