Obstructing rectal cancer

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Abdominal pain and distention.

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
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Colon is diffusely distended and a 55×45mm enhancing polypoid mass is noted at mid rectum. No local invasion and no regional lymphadenopathy are identified. A little amount free fluid is present at abdominopelvic spaces. 

Case Discussion

Obstructing rectal mass; path proven adenocarcinoma.

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