Misdiagnosis of rectal misplaced glands as rectal cancer: A rare case report
This case highlights the importance of considering rare conditions like RMG in the diagnosis of rectal masses. A detailed patient history, such as prolonged soapstick enema use, was crucial in identifying the cause. Imaging may suggest rectal cancer, but biopsy findings showing inflammation helped differentiate RMG.
Authors
- Guozheng Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5291-0856)
- Xiaowei Han (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7848-0214)
- Weitao Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1231-7676)
Institutions
- Wenzhou Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medicine
- Published
- 2025-06-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000042786
- Primary Topic
- Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00