Malignant neoplasm of anal canal
What is it?
Anal cancer is a type of colon cancer that is uncommon. Risk factors include older age, many sexual partners, anal sex, smoking, history of cancer, HPV infection, and being immunocompromised.
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Signs & symptoms
Symptoms include rectal or anal bleeding, pain in the anus area, a mass in the anal canal and itching.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is based upon findings from medical history and physical examination. Further evaluation may include anal ultrasound and a biopsy. Then, to evaluate the extent of the cancer, other imaging tests may include CT, MRI and PET.
Treatment
Treatment depends on the cancer’s stage, the patient’s overall health and prefecrences. It may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy and surgery.
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