Rectum Adenocarcinoma (4 of 4)

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Case description

Change in bowel habits is present in 43% of patients; change is not evident in some cases because the capacity of a rectal reservoir can mask the presence of small lesions. When change does occur it is often in the form of diarrhea, particularly if the tumor has a large villous component. These patients may have hypokalemia, as shown in laboratory studies. Some patients experience a change in the caliber of the stool. Large tumors can cause obstructive symptoms. tumors located low in the rectum can cause a feeling of incomplete evacuation and tenesmus.

tags: Adenocarcinoma cecum colonoscopy hypokalemia obstruction

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