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 |