A 72-year-old man was seen in the surgical outpatient clinic complaining of a 3-month history of loose stools. He usually empties his bowels once a day but has recently been passing loose motions up to four times a day. The motions have been associated with blood clots and fresh blood mixed within the stools. His appetite has been normal, but he reports a 2-stone weight loss. His medical history was otherwise unremarkable. His father died from cancer at the age of 45 years, but he is unsure of the origin.
Examination Absence of pallor or lymphadenopathy. The abdomen is soft and non-tender with no palpable masses. Digital rectal examination is normal. Rigid sigmoidoscopy reveals a mass located approximately 11 cm from the anal verge. What treatment option will you adopt for this patient? *This case is from the Editorial Team of Docplexus and is meant for educational purposes only.…
