Sacrococcygeal teratoma refers to a teratoma located in the sacrococcygeal region. In traditional Chinese medicine, it falls within the categories of “hekouju” (crane-mouth carbuncle), “weilufa” (eruption at the coccygeal region), and “weilu suidao” (sinus tract at the coccygeal region). TCM Pattern Differentiation and Medication Reference References
An anal fistula is a chronic, pathological tract between the perianal skin and the rectum or anal canal. It usually forms after a perianal or anorectal abscess ruptures or is incised and drained. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this condition falls under the category of “gang lou” (anal fistula). TCM Pattern Differentiation and Medication Reference…
Sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus is a cyst or sinus tract located in the skin of the sacrococcygeal region. It is relatively uncommon in clinical practice and occurs more often in men than in women, usually after puberty, between the ages of 20 and 30. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), this condition falls within the categories of…
Colon cancer (carcinoma of colon) is one of the most common malignant tumors of the digestive tract. The most frequent sites, in order, are the sigmoid colon, cecum, ascending colon, descending colon, and transverse colon. Most are adenocarcinomas, and they are more common in men. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), it falls within the categories…
Rectal cancer (carcinoma of the rectum) refers to cancer occurring between the dentate line and the rectosigmoid junction. Based on the location of the lesion, rectal cancer is classified as high, mid, or low rectal cancer. In general, cancer within 5 cm above the dentate line is classified as low rectal cancer; 5–10 cm as…
