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Endoscopy 2004; 36(3): 252
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-814265
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Multiple Confluent Telangiectatic Lesions Following Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer

Y.  Komuro1 , T.  Watanabe1 , H.  Nagawa1
  • 1Department of Surgical Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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26 February 2004 (online)

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Figure 1 Endoscopic view of chronic radiation-induced proctitis. The anterior rectal mucosa appeared edematous and friable with multiple confluent neovascular telangiectatic lesions. The patient had been treated 3 years previously for prostate cancer, with a total dose of 60 Gy.

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