Theme |
Current Topics on Anorectal Disorders |
Title |
Differential Diagnosis of Rectal Ulcers, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment |
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. |