Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome in a young adult - A surgeon's dilemma with rectal carcinoma

Abstract

The presentation of solitary rectal ulcer syndrome is very similar to a wide variety of conditions including inflammatory bowel diseases, ischemic colitis and rectal carcinoma. Histopathological examination comes as an important tool for its diagnosis. Hence, high index of suspicion is required for early diagnosis of this rare condition.

Keywords: bleeding per rectum; constipation; rectal carcinoma; solitary rectal ulcer.