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Diffuse Cavernous Haemangioma of the Rectum: Case Report
Abstract
Diffuse carvenous haemangioma of the rectum, can be misdiagnosed as other common anorectal conditions due to the overlapping clinical presentation and can be caused of massive lower gastrointestinal bleeding leading to significant morbidity. The classic colonoscopic and CT scan findings should be sought and early referral to centres with these investigative modalities should be considered. Treatment includes a complete resection by
pull through transection and coloanal anastomosis.
pull through transection and coloanal anastomosis.
