Anal adenocarcinoma presenting as a non-healing ischiorectal wound

J Gastrointest Surg. 2017 Mar;21(3):604-605. doi: 10.1007/s11605-016-3238-4. Epub 2016 Aug 15.

Abstract

We describe the diagnosis and management of a patient with a progressively enlarging, non-healing ischiorectal wound. This patient was further evaluated with radiological investigations which showed the presence of a large left ischiorectal fossa mass. Histology confirmed this mass as an anal adenocarcinoma. Anal Adenocarcinoma is a rare condition that can arise from chronic inflammatory states. Treatment requires an abdomino-perineal resection with neoadjuvant therapy, and the goal of surgery is to achieve clear resection margins.

Keywords: Anal adenocarcinoma; Anal fistula; Chronic; Ischiorectal wound.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / diagnosis*
  • Adenocarcinoma / drug therapy
  • Adenocarcinoma / physiopathology
  • Anus Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Anus Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Anus Neoplasms / physiopathology
  • Buttocks
  • Chemoradiotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoadjuvant Therapy
  • Wound Healing
  • Wounds and Injuries / physiopathology