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

Does isolated rectal bleeding suggest colorectal cancer?

M Douek, M Wickramasinghe, M A Clifton

Does isolated rectal bleeding suggest colorectal cancer?

M Douek et al. Lancet. .

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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