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Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2006; 19(2): 088-093
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-942349
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Premalignant Neoplasms and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Margin

Aalok Sahai1 , Ira J. Kodner1
  • 1Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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23 May 2006 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Premalignant and malignant lesions of the anal margin are rare. Understanding anal anatomy and performing a biopsy of any suspicious lesions are essential in avoiding a delay in diagnosis and appropriately treating these tumors. Wide local excision continues to remain the treatment of choice for many of these lesions. Combined multimodality treatment has come to play an important role in managing patient with more advanced or metastatic disease.

KEYWORDS

Anus neoplasms - Bowen's disease - Paget's disease - squamous cell cancer

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Ira J KodnerM.D. 

Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Campus Box 8109

660 S. Euclid Ave., Ste. 14102, Queeny Tower, St. Louis, MO 63110

Email: kodneri@msnotes.wustl.edu