All are true regarding rectal carcinoma EXCEPT:

A. Early morning spurious diarrhea and tenesmus can occur

B. Adenocarcinoma is a rare variant of rectal carcinoma.

C. Growth confined to the rectal mucosa is stage A of modified Duke's staging.

D. Hamann's operation is done in old debilitated patients.

Correct Answer: Adenocarcinoma is a rare variant of rectal carcinoma.

Description: Rectal carcinoma: MC site of large bowel malignancy Adenocarcinoma is the most common variant of rectal carcinoma. C/F- MC symptom- bleeding PR Early morning spurious diarrhea Tenesmus Weight loss IOC- rigid sigmoidoscopy+ biopsy Hamann's operation is done in old debilitated patients.

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