Hemangioma of the rectum
Correct Answer: Ulcerative colitis like symptoms seen
Description: Hemangioma of Rectum: Hemangioma of the rectum is an uncommon cause of serious hemorrhage When localized in the lower pa of the rectum or anal canal, a hemnagioma can be excised When the lesion is diffuse, or lying in the upper pa of the rectum, the symptoms simulate ulcerative colitis Diagnosis is often missed for a long period, or it is mistakenly thought to be carcinoma Selective angiography and embolization may be helpful, but excision of the rectum is sometimes required Ref: Bailey 27th edition Pgno: 1327
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