2011
DOI: 10.1590/s2237-93632011000300009
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Anus neoplasm: study of a case series

Abstract: Anus neoplasm accounts for 2 to 4% of colorectal tumors, being more prevalent around the seventh and the eighth decades. Females are mostly affected, and the ratio is 3:1. Its increased prevalence amongst the population in the past years is probably related to the higher number of people that are affected by sexually transmitted diseases, mainly human papillomavirus (types 16 and 18, mostly) and/or the human immunodeficiency virus. Diagnosis is based on clinical findings and anatomopathological tests. The trea… Show more

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“…Differential diagnosis of tumoral lesions in the perianal region should mainly include neoplasms of epithelial lineage, with epidermoid carcinoma being the main representative of this group [ 14 ]. Lymphoma, adenocarcinoma, basaloid carcinoma, cloacogenic carcinoma, melanoma, and metastasis should be included in the differential diagnosis [ 13 – 15 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Differential diagnosis of tumoral lesions in the perianal region should mainly include neoplasms of epithelial lineage, with epidermoid carcinoma being the main representative of this group [ 14 ]. Lymphoma, adenocarcinoma, basaloid carcinoma, cloacogenic carcinoma, melanoma, and metastasis should be included in the differential diagnosis [ 13 – 15 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%