AbstractContext: The lower GI tract is a site for various infectious, inflammatory, idiopathic and polypoidal conditions along with neoplasms. Aims: To study the spectrum, histological patterns and clinico-pathological aspects of various lower gastrointestinal tract lesions in rural population and to compare the findings with data available in existing literature. Settings and Design: This is a prospective and observational study of 70 patients having lower gastrointestinal tract lesions, studied over a period of 18 months from Jan 2016 to June 2017 in Department of Pathology of a rural hospital. Methods and Material: We received samples in form of biopsies and intestinal resection specimens, which were processed and stained to make slides to reach to a definitive histopathological diagnosis. Statistical Analysis Used: Data was analysed with the help of simple statistical tables and charts. Result & Conclusions: Our study throws a light on the pattern of lower gastrointestinal tract lesions seen in our institute.
Keywords: Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Lesions; Histopathological Diagnosis; Non-Neoplastic; Neoplastic.