Case report Mucinous adenocarcinoma arising from chronic perianal fistula

Perianal mucinous adenocarcinoma is a rare tumour which may be associated with long-standing chronic perianal sepsis. Early diagnosis is challenging and is based on a high index of clinical suspicion and specific histological features. Definitive treatment is surgical, in the form of an abdomino-per...

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Published inSurgical practice Vol. 11; no. 2; p. 88
Main Authors Raja B. Hisham, Sabariah Abd Rahman, Gul, Yunus A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Oxford Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.05.2007
Subjects
Cancer
Excretory system
Medical treatment
Surgery
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Summary:Perianal mucinous adenocarcinoma is a rare tumour which may be associated with long-standing chronic perianal sepsis. Early diagnosis is challenging and is based on a high index of clinical suspicion and specific histological features. Definitive treatment is surgical, in the form of an abdomino-perineal resection. We hereby describe a case of a perianal mucinous adenocarcinoma arising from long-standing recurrent perianal fistula and complement this with a brief review of the literature pertaining in particular to the management of this condition. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1744-1625
1744-1633
DOI:10.1111/j.1744-1633.2007.00346.x