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Anal Melanoma

Known as: Melanoma of Anus, Malignant Melanoma of Anus, Malignant Melanoma of the Anus 
A melanoma arising from the anus. Clinical presentation includes rectal bleeding, tenesmus, pain, and change in bowel habit. The prognosis is usually… 
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AnusBody tissueGastrointestinal systemMelanoma Cell

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Malignant neoplasm of anus

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2018
2018
Contemporary Surgical Management and Outcomes for Anal Melanoma: A National Cancer Database Analysis
BackgroundAnal melanoma is a rare disease with a poor prognosis. Limited data are available regarding oncologic outcomes during… 
Review
2012
Review
2012
Management of Anorectal Melanoma: Report of 17 Cases and Literature Review
BackgroundPrimary anorectal melanoma is a rare and aggressive disease. It accounts for 0.5% of all rectal tumors. They are very… 
Review
2008
Review
2008
Anal Melanoma - a Case Report and Review of Literature
Malignant melanomas of the anal canal are very rare cancers with a very poor prognosis. These tumours behave very aggressively… 
2006
2006
Sentinel lymph node biopsy for the staging of anal melanoma: Report of two cases
Primary melanoma of the anal region is a rare pathological entity and its prognosis is generally poor. The aim of this report is… 
2002
2002
Sentinel lymph node metastasis in anal melanoma
SummaryAnal melanoma represents only 1% of all melanomas. Owing to delayed diagnosis and early metastasis, the prognosis is… 
1995
1995
Anal malignant melanoma and soft-tissue malignant fibrous histiocytoma in neurofibromatosis type 1.
A 48-year-old man with the nonfamilial form of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1) developed a malignant fibrous histiocytoma in the… 
1985
1985
Desmoplastic melanoma of the anus.
1980
1980
Anal malignant melanoma.
~{ALIGNANT TUMORS Of the a n u s a re u n c o m m o n compared with malignant tumors of the rest of the large intestine. Tumors… 
1968
1968
Malignant melanoma of the anus. Report of 10 cases.
1962
1962
Malignant melanoma of the anus and rectum.
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