A young woman with rectal bleeding.

ABSTRACT

Rectal cancer is a common malignancy in Thailand. A case of 39-year-old female with rectal bleeding caused by adenocarcinoma of rectum is reported here. Successful treatment was achieved by preoperative chemoradiation therapy and low anterior resection. She is now symptom free and has good sphincter control. The history, physical examination, investigations, diagnosis and treatment are discussed.