Case report of an anal adenocarcinoma arising from a perineal lump

Ann Med Surg (Lond). 2016 Jan 18:6:23-5. doi: 10.1016/j.amsu.2016.01.002. eCollection 2016 Mar.

Abstract

Anal adenocarcinoma is a rare condition and can arise in chronic inflammatory states such as in Crohn's disease, or in a chronic fistula-in-ano. We report our diagnosis and management of a patient who presented with a large perineal lump with a long-standing history of perianal fistulous disease. This was initially evaluated with a Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and the diagnosis was confirmed with biopsy. Multimodality treatment with chemoradiotherapy and surgery should be offered to achieve the best outcomes.

Keywords: Anal adenocarcinoma; Chronic inflammation; Perineal lump.

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