An unusual cause of rectal polyposis
Journal | Volume 81 - 2018 |
Issue | Fasc.3 - Clinical images |
Author(s) | S. Köklü, G. Guler |
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(1) Professor of Gastroenterology, Ortadogu 19 Mayis Hospital, Dikmen, Cankaya, Ankara, Turkey ; (2) Professor of Pathology, Hekim Center, Cukurambar, Cankaya, Ankara, Turkey |
A 32-years old man admitted to the gastroenterology clinic with the complaint of rectal discharge. He had difficulties of defecation (straining and sense of incomplete evacuation) since childhood. He denied rectal digital manipulation. His past medical history, family history, physical examination and laboratory tests were all unremarkable. Total colonoscopy showed multiple rectal polyps (Fig. 1) and biopsies were taken from those polyps (Fig. 2). What is the diagnosis? |
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