Rectal adenocarcinoma

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Pelvic pain and chronic constipation.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
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Asymmetrical increased wall thickness due to tumoral infiltration is present at the mid portion of the rectum that infiltrates mesorectal fascia and perirectal soft tissue at the right posterolateral aspect.

Several regional enlarged lymph nodes are also evident.

Case Discussion

Pathology-proven rectal adenocarcinoma with local invasion and small regional lymphadenopathy.

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