Radiation Colitis

Aka: Radiation Colitis

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II. Pathophysiology

  1. Occurs following Radiation Therapy
  2. May occur years after initial Radiation Therapy

III. Symptoms

  1. Diarrhea
  2. Tenesmus
  3. Mucoid discharge
  4. Hematochezia

IV. Diagnosis: Endoscopy

  1. Multiple Telangiectases in colonic mucosa

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