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Hello, Had A Prostrate Mri Showing Diffuse Thickening Of Rectum
Question: Hello,
Had a prostrate mri showing diffuse thickening of rectum, probably infectuous or imflammatory with trace pelvic ascites. Negative colonoscopy in XXXXXXX 2018. Should I be concerned? Thanks you so much! XXXXXXX
Had a prostrate mri showing diffuse thickening of rectum, probably infectuous or imflammatory with trace pelvic ascites. Negative colonoscopy in XXXXXXX 2018. Should I be concerned? Thanks you so much! XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
No need to worry it's a benign cause as colonoscopy was normal.
Detailed Answer:
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Thickening of the rectal wall is caused either by a cancerous condition or benign conditions like ischemia (less blood supply), Infection or Inflammation. As Colonoscopy is normal your condition is benign. Unless you have any problem or symptoms there is no need to worry.
However, a few tests like stool culture routine and microscopy.
Fecal calprotectin can be done to rule out the cause of inflammation or ischemia.
Rest assured, nothing needs to be done,
It's a benign condition.
Hope this answers your query/
Follow-ups are welcome.
Thanks
No need to worry it's a benign cause as colonoscopy was normal.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for choosing 'Ask A Doctor' service,
I've read your details,
Thickening of the rectal wall is caused either by a cancerous condition or benign conditions like ischemia (less blood supply), Infection or Inflammation. As Colonoscopy is normal your condition is benign. Unless you have any problem or symptoms there is no need to worry.
However, a few tests like stool culture routine and microscopy.
Fecal calprotectin can be done to rule out the cause of inflammation or ischemia.
Rest assured, nothing needs to be done,
It's a benign condition.
Hope this answers your query/
Follow-ups are welcome.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Hi Dr XXXXXXX
Thank you for your insight. Should I follow-up with my PCP or gastroenterologist?
XXXXXXX
Thank you for your insight. Should I follow-up with my PCP or gastroenterologist?
XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again my dear,
As per my suggestion, you should follow up with your gastroenterologist. You can even discuss my answer with him.
Hope I was helpful.
Wish you a fast recovery.
Good luck
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again my dear,
As per my suggestion, you should follow up with your gastroenterologist. You can even discuss my answer with him.
Hope I was helpful.
Wish you a fast recovery.
Good luck
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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