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.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Colonic Diseases / diagnosis
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Colorectal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology*
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Rectal Diseases / diagnosis
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Sigmoidoscopy