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Anal Canal Tumor

An anal canal tumor is a rare type of cancer occurring in the anal canal. Symptoms include rectal bleeding and pain in the anus. The anal canal is a part that is located between the rectum and the opening of the anus.

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Please check the report and tell me the site of metastasis.

Query: Hello doctor, My friend is suffering from metastatic liver disease. The primary site has been found to be anal canal. The primary tumor was very difficult to find as it was not visible on PET or colonoscopy. It only felt on digital rectal examination. Biopsy of the primary tumor as well as the liver...  Read Full »


Dr. Salah Saad Hassan Shoman

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Anal basaloid tumors carry the potential for metastasis, which can occur through three primary pathways: the escape of cancer cells into lymphatic vessels, venous drainage, or direct spread to adjacent organs. In the case of your friend, metastasis transpired via cancer ...  Read Full »

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