Proctitis Cystica Profunda as Submucosal Tumor in the Rectum

Proctitis cystica profunda is mucous-filled cystic tumor with benign epithelial lining. It has known as a rare non-neoplastic condition in the submucosal layer, especially in the rectum. Herein, we report a cases of proctitis cystica profunda as submucosal tumor in the rectum. Fifty-four-year-old female, who had a submucosal tumor at the rectum, underwent transanal excision. It was 2.0x2.0 cm sized cystic tumor, filled with dark brown colored, mud-like material. Diagnosis was proctitis cystica profunda. She discharged at the 4th postoperative day without postoperative complication.

Keywords: Benign tumor, Rectum.