Clinical Gastroenterology Vol.20 No.10(4)

Theme Current Topics on Anorectal Disorders
Title Differential Diagnosis of Rectal Ulcers, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment
Publish Date 2005/09
Author Toshiyuki Matsui Departmenf of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital
[ Summary ] This review summarized differential diagnosis of inflammatory diseases in the rectal region. Diseases are classified into several categories such as those associated with endoscopic features and pathophysiologies ; inflammatory bowel disease, mucosal prolapse syndrome, cap polyposis, ischemic disorders, vasculitis syndrome and infectious diseases. Several points on differential diagnosis and therapies are discussed.
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