DB33.0 Primary ulcer of colon
International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2025-01
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
postcoordination
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synonyms
- Primary ulcer of colon
- Simple ulcer of colon
- Rectal ulcer, not elsewhere classified
- rectal ulcer NEC
- Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome
- Ulcer in Behcet disease
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