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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Anal cancer is a rare malignancy.
  • Hematochezia is a common presenting symptom.

Observation:

  • A 51-year-old woman presented with painful hematochezia.
  • Diagnosis of anal cancer was delayed due to missed/misdiagnosed digital rectal exams.

Findings:

  • The patient was considered low-risk.
  • Delayed diagnosis highlights potential pitfalls in evaluating hematochezia.

Implications:

  • Stresses the importance of a broad differential diagnosis for hematochezia.
  • Underscores the critical role of thorough physical examinations in diagnosing anal cancer.