Basal cell carcinoma of the perianal region: a case report and literature review

The literature reports an annual incidence of 5,900 cases of anal cancer in the developed countries. These involve three different anatomic zones: carcinoma of the anal canal, perianal carcinoma (formerly known as carcinoma of the anal margin, located at a distance of less than 5cm from the anal mar...

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Published inRevista de gastroenterología de México Vol. 78; no. 1; pp. 52 - 54
Main Authors Espino-Urbina, L A, Espinosa-de-los-Monteros, A, Dominguez-Cherit, J, Chable-Montero, F, Vergara-Fernandez, O
Format Journal Article
LanguageSpanish
Published Mexico 01.01.2013
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Anus Neoplasms - pathology
Anus Neoplasms - surgery
Carcinoma, Basal Cell - pathology
Carcinoma, Basal Cell - surgery
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
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Summary:The literature reports an annual incidence of 5,900 cases of anal cancer in the developed countries. These involve three different anatomic zones: carcinoma of the anal canal, perianal carcinoma (formerly known as carcinoma of the anal margin, located at a distance of less than 5cm from the anal margin), and carcinoma of the perianal skin (at a distance greater than 5cm from the anal margin). Basal cell carcinoma of the perianal region is an uncommon tumor (0.27% of all diagnosed basal cell carcinomas) that in the majority of cases is treated by resection with disease-free margins. It must be differentiated from the basaloid and epidermoid variants of carcinoma, given that it has good outcome and its spread potential is practically null.
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ISSN:0375-0906
DOI:10.1016/j.rgmx.2012.09.002