Rectal cap polyposis masquerading as ulcerative colitis with pseudopolyposis and presenting as chronic anemia: a case study with review of literature
Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology [The]. 2013; 19 (4): 187-189
in English
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ABSTRACT
Cap polyposis [CP] is an under recognized form of non-neoplastic colonic polyps, characterised by the presence of inflammatory polyps with a distinct "cap" of granulation tissue. CP is often seen masquerading as chronic inflammatory bowel disease. The most common symptoms are mucoid diarrhoea, bloody stools, abdominal pain, and tenesmus. In this case report, we present a patient who was diagnosed with CP during the investigation of unexplained chronic long standing anemia secondary to intermittent rectal bleeding. CP, although rare, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with intermittent rectal bleeding and mucoid diarrhoea
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Rectum
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Colitis, Ulcerative
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Chronic Disease
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Diarrhea
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
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Anemia
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Saudi J. Gastroenterol.
Year:
2013
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