Pathophysiology
1. Occurs following Radiation Therapy
2. May occur years after initial Radiation Therapy
Symptoms
1. Diarrhea
2. Tenesmus
3. Mucoid discharge
4. Hematochezia
Diagnosis: Endoscopy
1. Multiple telangiectases in colonic mucosa

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