Syphilitic Proctitis Presenting as a Rectal Mass: a Case Report and Review of the Literature
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DOI: 10.1007/s11606-020-06414-9
Abstract: A 32-year-old previously healthy man initially presented to the emergency department with lower abdominal pain, proctalgia, and diarrhea with hematochezia for 2 weeks. Computed tomography (CT) with intravenous contrast demonstrated wall thickening of the distal… read more here.
Keywords: rectal mass; syphilitic proctitis; emergency department; proctitis ... See more keywords
HSV-associated proctitis presenting without perianal lesions: why testing and empirical treatment may be important
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-237247
Abstract: A man in his late 30s presented with a several-day history of rectal pain, discharge and bleeding associated with systemic upset. Sexual history revealed receptive anal sex with several male partners in the 2 weeks preceding… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; hsv associated; proctitis; proctitis presenting ... See more keywords