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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jan 27, 2010; 2(1): 32-34
Published online Jan 27, 2010. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v2.i1.32
Published online Jan 27, 2010. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v2.i1.32
Cancer-like foreign-body in rectum wall: A case report
Nian-Song Kang, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, Zhejiang Province, China
Dan-Ping Qin, Department of Digestion, Zhejiang Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
Author contributions: Kang NS contributed to gathering the data and writing the manuscript; Qin DP contributed to collecting the case information and revising the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Dan-Ping Qin, Professor, Chief Physician, Department of Digestion, Zhejiang Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 54, Youdian Road, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China. qindp19841@sina.com
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Received: July 24, 2009
Revised: August 12, 2009
Accepted: August 19, 2009
Published online: January 27, 2010
Revised: August 12, 2009
Accepted: August 19, 2009
Published online: January 27, 2010
Abstract
Foreign bodies in the rectum wall, whose most common causes are aberrant sexual activity and intake of small fishbone fragments by mistake, usually have a clear history, presenting an acute upset. However, chronic presence of a foreign-body can result in inflammatory reaction and stromal proliferation, and can even accelerate the occurrence and deterioration of tumors through different mechanisms, such as reactive oxygen species. Foreign bodies in the rectum wall may induce complications and lead to misdiagnosis. Colonoscopy and biopsy pathology are one of the most trusted techniques for diagnosis.
Keywords: Rectum wall, Foreign body, Colonoscopy