Does isolated rectal bleeding suggest colorectal cancer?

Douek, M; Wickramasinghe, M; Clifton, M A · Lancet · 1999

expert_opinion · Level V

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Abstract

Rectal bleeding is associated with colorectal cancer, but does not occur in all cases and is usually a symptom of minor colorectal disorders. Colorectal cancer presents only Infrequently with rectal bleeding in isolation.

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