Mucinous carcinoma of the anal canal arising from perianal fistula

ConclusionInflammatory perianal tumour often causes late diagnosis or misdiagnosis of ACC, which is due to frequent perianal abscesses at the external perianal fistula opening. The presence of mucin may increase the index of suspicion for malignancy.

Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - January 1, 2017 Category: Surgery Source Type: research