Neoplastic Process
anal carcinoma
a·nal car·ci·no·ma [ eyn-l kahr-suh-noh-muh ]
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(anal cancer) Cancer that forms in tissues of the anus. The anus is the opening of the rectum (last part of the large intestine) to the outside of the body.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(anal cancer) The anus is where stool leaves your body when you go to the bathroom. It is made up of your outer layers of skin and the end of your large intestine. Anal cancer is a disease in which cancer cells form in the tissues of the anus. Anal cancer is rare. It is more common in smokers and people over 50. You are also at higher risk if you have HPV, have anal sex, or have many sexual partners. Symptoms include bleeding, pain, or lumps in the anal area. Anal itching and discharge can also be signs of anal cancer. Doctors use tests that examine the anus to diagnose anal cancer. They include a physical exam, endoscopy, ultrasound, and biopsy. Treatments include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery. NIH: National Cancer InstituteMedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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A carcinoma that arises from the anus. Anal carcinomas include the anal canal and perianal area (anal margin) carcinomas. Perianal carcinomas are staged separately as skin carcinomas in AJCC v6 and v7 editions. The AJCC v8 edition staging system applies to all carcinomas arising in the anal canal, including carcinomas that arise within anorectal fistulas and those arising in the perianal area (anal margin).NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Anal cancer accounts for an estimated 8590 cases and about 1350 deaths in the US annually (1). The main symptom is bleeding with defecation. Diagnosis is by endoscopy. Treatment options include excision and chemotherapy and radiation therapy.Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Anal cancer is an uncommon type of cancer that occurs in the anal canal. The anal canal is a short tube at the end of your rectum through which stool leaves your body.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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Anal cancer is a rare form of cancer that occurs due to abnormal and uncontrolled cell growth in the anus. Signs and symptoms of the condition include rectal bleeding; a lump in or near the anus; anal pain; itching; changes in bowel habits; and/or swollen lymph nodes. In most cases, the underlying cause of anal cancer is unknown. There...National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
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Cancers of the anus can occur in 3 regions: the perianal skin, the anal canal, and the lower rectum. In most patients, the anal canal is 3 to 4 cm long and extends from the anal verge to the pelvic floor. A clear anatomic distinction between the anal canal and the anal margin is needed because of the different natural histories of...Athenahealth, Inc., 2019
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