Anal canal adenocarcinoma
Anal canal adenocarcinoma
Definition
An anal adenocarcinoma arising from the anal canal mucosa. Morphologically, it resembles the adenocarcinoma which arises from the colorectal glandular epithelium. Symptoms include anal pruritus, discomfort when sitting, pain, change in bowel habit, and bleeding.
Also known as adenocarcinoma arising in anal mucosa, adenocarcinoma arising in the anal mucosa, adenocarcinoma of anal canal, adenocarcinoma of the anal canal, anal canal adenocarcinoma, anal canal adenocarcinoma (disease) — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 3692 per MONDO
- NCIT C7471 per MONDO
- Orphanet 424016 per MONDO
- SCTID 764845008 per MONDO
- UMLS C1332259 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Anal canal | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Anal canal | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Anus | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Anus | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Intestine | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Large intestine | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |