Anal squamous cell carcinoma
Anal squamous cell carcinoma
Definition
A squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) arising from the anal canal or the anal margin (perianal skin). Human papillomavirus is detected in the majority of cases. Homosexual HIV-positive men have an increased risk of developing anal squamous cell carcinoma in comparison to the general male population. Symptoms include anal pruritus, discomfort when sitting, pain, change in bowel habit, and bleeding. The prognosis is generally better for anal margin SCC than for anal canal SCC.
Also known as anal squamous cell cancer, anal squamous cell carcinoma, anus squamous cell carcinoma, epidermoid anal carcinoma, epidermoid carcinoma of anus, epidermoid carcinoma of the anus, squamous cell anal carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma - anus, squamous cell carcinoma of anus, squamous cell carcinoma 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 |