Blood in Stool Flashcards
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67yo M presents with blood in his stool, weight loss and constipation. He has a family history of colon cancer
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COLORECTAL CANCER anal fissure hemorrhoids diverticulosis ischemic bowel disease angiodysplasia upper GI bleeding inflammatory bowel disease
rectal exam cbc ast/alt/bili/alkphos INR colonoscopy CEA CT-abd/pelvis
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33yo F presents with rectal bleeding and diarrhea for the past week. She has had lower abdominal pain and tenesmus for several months.
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ULCERATIVE COLITIS Crohn's disease Proctitis anal fissure hemorrhoids diverticulosis dysentery
rectal exam cbc pt/ptt colonoscopy ct - abd/pelvis
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58yo M presents with painless bright red blood per rectum and chronic constipation. He consumes a low-fiber diet
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DIVERTICULOSIS anal fissure hemorrhoids angiodysplasia colorectal cancer
rectal exam cbc, type and cross pt/ptt electrolytes colonoscopy tagged RBC scan ct-abd/pelvis
