Amyloid tumour of the rectum.
Systemic amyloidosis results in diffuse deposition of amyloid proteins in various organs. Localized deposits in the form of nodules also occur but are rare in the gastrointestinal tract. A localized amyloid deposit in the rectum that was clinically indistinguishable from carcinoma of the rectum or prostate is described.
Senapati
A
A
Fletcher
C
C
Bultitude
M I
MI
Jackson
B T
BT
D000368:Aged; D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000473:pathology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*