2019
DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000013877
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A CARE-compliant article: a case report of primary adenocarcinoma of the anal glands

Abstract: Rationale:Adenocarcinoma of the anal canal is an uncommon malignancy. Primary adenocarcinoma, in particular, is extremely rare.Patient concerns:A 61-year-old man was referred to our institution with complaints of repeated hematochezia.Diagnosis:Digital rectal examination revealed a hard palpable ulcer in the anal canal, measuring 2 cm × 2 cm in size, at the 5 o’clock direction (in the lithotomy position). The pelvic enhanced magnetic resonance imaging revealed anal verge occupying mass. A diagnosis of carcinom… Show more

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“…Our case met these criteria. Owing to the rarity of anal gland adenocarcinomas, a standard treatment has not been established [ 13 , 14 ]. However, Anwar et al .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Our case met these criteria. Owing to the rarity of anal gland adenocarcinomas, a standard treatment has not been established [ 13 , 14 ]. However, Anwar et al .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…El carcinoma del canal anal representa alrededor del 1% de todos los cánceres gastrointestinales. (1) La mayoría son carcinomas de células escamosas y el AC representa <10% de todos los cánceres anales. (2) Se distinguen tres grupos de AC: 1) originados en la porción superior del canal anal, 2) los que derivan de las glándulas anales y 3) asociados a FPC.…”
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“…), se describen como precursoras del proceso inflamatorio en las FPC. (1,6) Los factores de riesgo más conocidos son: VPH, VIH, coito anal, tabaquismo e inmunosupresión. (4,7) El diagnóstico clínico es difícil, con síntomas inespecíficos, de aparición tardía y a menudo se confunden con una fístula perianal benigna.…”
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