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Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2002; 15(4): 277-284
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-36510
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-36510
Anal Margin Lesions
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Publication Date:
07 January 2003 (online)

ABSTRACT
Malignant and potentially malignant lesions of the anal margin are rare. A knowledge of anal margin anatomy aids in understanding pathology and treatment; however, additional standardization of terminology is needed. Wide local excision appears to be adequate treatment for most of these lesions. A few very large or extensive lesions may benefit from combination therapy or radical surgery.
KEYWORD
Bowen's disease - Paget's disease - Bowenoid papulosis - high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions - anal intraepithelial neoplasias - leukoplakia - squamous cell cancer - basal cell cancer - verrucous carcinoma - Kaposi's sarcoma
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