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

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