International Journal of Gastrointestinal Medicine & Research

Abstract

Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome (SRUS) is a benign chronic disorder that usually occurs in young adults. It is characterized by various symptoms, such as rectal bleeding, copious mucus discharge, prolonged exces sive straining, perineal and abdominal pain, a feeling of incomplete defecation, constipation, and, rarely, rectal prolapse. The etiology of this syndrome remains unclear, and its diagnosis is easily confused with that of other diseases, contributing to difficulties in treatment. Here, we present a case of an 18-year-old male with complaints of constipation, weight loss and lower abdominal pain. Colonoscopy showed a polypoidal erythematous rectal lesion grossly resembling rectal cancer. Histopathology of biopsy specimen from lesion showed no evidence of malignancy and showed features of SRUS.