Anal melanoma

Anal melanoma

Definition

A melanoma arising from the anus. Clinical presentation includes rectal bleeding, tenesmus, pain, and change in bowel habit. The prognosis is usually poor.

Also known as anal malignant melanoma, anal melanoma, anus melanoma, anus melanoma (disease), malignant anus melanoma, malignant melanoma of anus, malignant melanoma of the anus, melanoma (disease) of anus, melanoma of anus, melanoma of the anus — 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
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