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DB33.0 category

Primary ulcer of colon

Definition

A condition with single or multiple ulcers (mucosal defect) develops in the rectum or colon. Ulcers of the colon can cause bleeding with straining in people with chronic constipation.

Inclusions

  • Simple ulcer of colon

Also indexed as

Primary ulcer of colonRectal ulcer, not elsewhere classifiedSimple ulcer of colonSolitary rectal ulcer syndromeUlcer in Behcet diseaserectal ulcer NEC

Nearby in Certain noninfectious colitis or proctitis