Does isolated rectal bleeding suggest colorectal cancer?

Lancet. 1999 Jul 31;354(9176):393. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(99)02296-5.

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.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

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