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Can rectal cancer present as wall thickening of the distal rectum on ct?
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Possibly: But so can non-specific inflammation cause the same thickening. Needs a physical exam, sigmoidoscopy and maybe a biopsy to tell. Ct scan findings of the rectum can be non-specific and needs the physical examination to tell more.
Answered 5/31/2019
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Certainly: While thickening is a non-specific sign, it could represent a malignant tumor (cancer) of the upper rectum. A colonoscopy should be recommended to evaluate this.
Answered 12/26/2020
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