Syphilitic Proctitis With Clinical Features of Lymphoma

A 34-year-old man presented with left lower quadrant pain, tenesmus, occasional blood in stool, and malaise. A computed tomography scan revealed rectal wall thickening and enlarged pelvic lymph nodes (Figure A). A palpable mass was found during digital rectal examination. Colonoscopy showed a 1.5-cm ulcerated mass in the rectum, clinically suspicious for lymphoma (Figure B).

Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - February 24, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Taylor Bronson, Amir Behdad, Maryam K. Pezhouh Tags: IMAGE OF THE MONTH Source Type: research