Rectal varices vs hemorrhoids-diagnosis and management  

作　　者：Zain Majid Taha Yaseen Abbas Ali Tasneem Nasir Hassan Luck 

机构地区：[1]Department of Hepatogastroenterology,Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation,Karachi 74200,Pakistan [2]不详

出　　处：《World Journal of Hepatology》2024年第11期1216-1218,共3页世界肝病学杂志（英文）

摘　　要：Rectal varices are an uncommon manifestation of portal hypertension.Although hemorrhoids can be seen in cirrhotic patients,distinguishing between rectal varices and hemorrhoids can be challenging.Furthermore,the underlying mechanism and treatment options vary.Hence,the correct identification is of utmost important.Through this letter,we highlight the features of both and listed the distinguishing points between the two etiologies.

关 键 词：Rectal varices HEMORRHOIDS Portal hypertension CIRRHOSIS BLEEDING PAIN 

分 类 号：R657.1[医药卫生—外科学]