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Guinan Liu1, Wenhui Wu2, Xiaodong Jiang3
1Gastroenterology, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital Sun Yat-sen University, china.
Revista Espanola De Enfermedades Digestivas
|November 20, 2023
Summary
A rare rectal lesion causing bleeding and constipation was diagnosed as mucosal prolapse syndrome with chronic inflammation. This condition, merging two distinct pathologies, required transanal local excision for treatment.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Colorectal Surgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Rectal bleeding and constipation are common symptoms that can indicate various colorectal conditions.
- Mucosal prolapse syndrome is a rare condition characterized by rectal intussusception.
- Chronic suppurative inflammation can complicate various gastrointestinal disorders.
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