Open AccessBarium Granuloma of the Rectum
Author(s) -
Joseph W. Lewis,
Morris D. Kerstein,
Neal Koss
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
annals of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.153
H-Index - 309
eISSN - 1528-1140
pISSN - 0003-4932
DOI - 10.1097/00000658-197504000-00009
Subject(s) - medicine , rectum , barium sulfate , biopsy , barium , granuloma , surgery , radiology , general surgery , pathology , organic chemistry , inorganic chemistry , chemistry
Barium sulfate granuloma of the rectum may develop when this contrast material is forced through a discontinuity in the rectal mucosa. The ensuing mass may be confused with carcinoma. Preoperative biopsy and attention to plain films will prevent unnecessary inappropriate surgery.