A 65 year man presented with an episode of syncope. He said he felf dizzy during defection and noticed gross bleeding in the pan. Fecal occult blood test done cancer was negative. There is no history of recent weight loss. What is the likely colonoscopic finding?
Correct Answer: Dilated mucosal and submucosal vein in colon
Description: .Sigmoid diveiculitis in elderly with loop lying towards right side may present as pain in the right iliac fossa. Clinical Features of colonic carcinoma includes, * Occurs usually after 50 years. Familial type can present in younger age group. Common in males (M : F :: 3 : 2). * Commonly present with loss of appetite and weight, anaemia, abdominal discomfo and mass per abdomen. ref:SRB&;S manual of surgery,ed 3,pg no 836
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